tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59336032537572799132012-01-03T15:48:38.953-05:00Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-76984607514366024632012-01-03T15:45:00.001-05:002012-01-03T15:48:38.961-05:00

The Chattanooga Media Blog is going back to its roots as a message forum. Wanna post a story? You got it. Wanna start a new thread? You got it. No stop signs. No speed limits. What's old is now brand new. The Chattanooga Media Blog is now the Chattanooga Media Forum. Visit it now at: ChattanoogaMediaForum.com

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-86663540819370702792011-10-20T00:26:00.001-04:002011-10-20T00:26:26.880-04:00

Former 'US-101' On Air Personality Kim Carson will be returning to the Scenic City later this month to become part of the Sunny 92.3 Morning Show with Luther, Gene, & James. Kim comes from Sunny 100 in Columbus, GA where she was the co-host of the morning show there and worked for Clear Channel Columbus for the past two years.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-55111811443931433802011-10-09T18:59:00.000-04:002011-10-09T18:59:02.173-04:00

From 953WPLZ.com: Robert T. Nash, the sometimes controversial and always entertaining talk radio personality, will return to the local airwaves via News Talk 95.3 WPLZ beginning Monday October 10.  “As a veteran explorer of some rather rarified On Air turf, I think it’s most fitting I’ll be coming back on Columbus Day,” Nash said. “After all, I was born and reared in Chattanooga, Tennessee and

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-1542097976331736142011-09-25T22:14:00.000-04:002011-09-25T22:14:22.318-04:00

One of the most requested additions is now active on the Chattanooga Media Blog. For as long as this site has existed we have received comments about upgrading our commenting system to one where you could sign in and be identified by each other to create a more discussion friendly atmosphere. Welcome to Disqus. Disqus is a centralized discussion platform that is used by many large websites

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-23031657532308513992011-09-02T16:17:00.003-04:002011-09-25T17:43:58.609-04:00

Clear Channel Chattanooga has relauched WLND My 98.1 as 98.1 The Lake with a Variety Hits format. 98.1 The Lake also becomes the first radio station to use Listener Driven Radio for the entire station. Listeners can vote for the songs played at 981TheLake.com From WDEF.com: Gator Harrison, Operations Manager Clear Channel,  "Everybody wants on demand they want what they want when they want it

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-72151769306658024942011-06-03T11:21:00.000-04:002011-06-03T11:21:39.163-04:00

From The Chattanoogan.com:WDOD, Chattanooga's oldest radio station, has gone silent after 86 years on the air. The large, valuable WDOD property along the Tennessee River has been sold to Baylor School. WDOD's last day on the air was Tuesday. It most recently had a sports format. The station had moved to an Air America format in 2005 when longtime station fixture Earl Freudenberg left to join

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-45374260874130414142011-03-17T12:05:00.001-04:002011-03-17T12:05:47.064-04:00

Kathryn Dunn is digital director at Brewer Media in Chattanooga. To donate to her recovery fund please go to KatRecoveryFund.com From the site: Kat's life took a difficult turn on February 22, 2011, when she suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident.  She is now in need of 2-3 months of cognitive rehabilitation therapy in Texas, but her insurance will not cover the cost. 

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-77690542922311113322011-03-13T20:43:00.001-04:002011-03-13T20:44:05.639-04:00

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: Cumulus Media, former owner of Chattanooga’s largest radio station, will soon be back in town thanks to its $2.5 billion acquisition of rival 4,000-employee Citadel Broadcasting, which controls four local stations.The merger should be completed by the end of 2011, Cumulus indicated. Chuck Wilkins, market manager for Citadel’s local WSKZ, WOGT and WGOW

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-22789089298884131662011-03-01T17:32:00.001-05:002011-03-01T17:33:34.518-05:00

Severe storms and tornadoes damaged many of the area radio and TV towers area Monday. At the height of the storm all Brewer Broadcasting stations were off the air due to a generator failure at the station. As of 5PM Tuesday here are the current outages: Groove 93, Power 94, & 103.7 Kiss FM are all still waiting for power crews to reach the site of their transmitter which has been off the air

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-59543619179673282832011-02-22T21:07:00.000-05:002011-02-22T21:07:18.546-05:00

If you have worked with Luther Masingill at any time during his career (both radio and television) and would like to be included in an upcoming project with WDEF's James Howard, please email rightbraintrain@gmail.com for more details.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-44378662096603828232011-02-15T19:43:00.000-05:002011-02-15T19:43:48.744-05:00

Congratulations to US101's afternoon duo Dex & Mo for winning the ACM On-Air Personality Of The Year for Small Market. If you remember in November 2010 Dex & Mo won the CMA small market On-Air Personality Of The Year which means that they have become the first duo at US101 to win both awards in the same year. This is also the first time that any jock has won an ACM On-Air Personality Of The Year

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-69007448341616433502011-02-02T17:17:00.005-05:002011-02-03T12:13:21.192-05:00

UPDATE 2: As expected WDOD/Chattanooga has now 'upgraded' to Hits 96. Same format, same airstaff. So far only change is the name.  UPDATE: An anonymous tipster has let us know that WDOD Radio has acquired the domain name Hits96.com. Word is out from the 96.5 The Mountain Twitter & Facebook accounts that The Mountain is due for a 'major upgrade' tomorrow at noon. No word on what they are

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-46590112371400821342011-01-20T21:43:00.000-05:002011-01-20T21:43:23.459-05:00

Arbitron has released the latest Chattanooga radio ratings for Fall 2010. Here are some highlights: US-101 shows its best ratings this year. 96.5 The Mountain leaps above Kiss FM. 103.7 Kiss FM takes a 1.5 point drop. WPLZ 95.3 still shows some small growth. Click the read more link below to check out the full ratings. (Note that Arbitron has made the Chattanooga market 'Subscribers Only' so

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-76472928264438511882011-01-20T21:24:00.000-05:002011-01-20T21:24:38.034-05:00

From Radio-Online.com: Talk WPLZ-FM (News Talk 95.3)/Chattanooga afternoon host Jay "The Jammer" Scott exits. The station replaces Scott by expanding noon hour host Stuart James to 4-6pm and adding an hour of Dial Global's Clark Howard from 1-4pm.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-29551981134112712292011-01-11T12:05:00.000-05:002011-01-11T12:05:28.641-05:00

Neither snow, rain, sleet, or dead of night... After somewhat of a weather delay Brewer Media Chattanooga has launched their new 'Classic Hits' station (don't call it oldies) at 106.9 FM! Their website is also up at: HippieRadio1069.com                                                       Hippie Radio lineup:                                                       6AM-10AM - Logan Carmichael

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-48309250924148361872011-01-07T19:25:00.000-05:002011-01-07T19:25:28.795-05:00

CHATTANOOGA, TN. (January 9, 2011) - Brewer Media is pleased to announce the launch of Chattanooga’s new number one station for the hippie generation, Chattanooga Hippie Radio 106.9 beginning January 11, 2011. With this addition to its broadcasting division, Brewer Media also becomes the first area radio station to utilize HD technology as WPLZ-95.3.2 along with a simulcast on a translator. The

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-40127181481748094602011-01-03T14:36:00.002-05:002011-01-07T19:21:09.983-05:00

From ChattanoogaPulse.com: Brewer Media is mourning the loss of one of our own today.  Longtime Chattanooga on-air personality Chester Smith, who went by the air name Max Hackett, was found dead in his apartment early Monday morning, apparently of natural causes. Max had been a member of the morning show on News Talk 95.3 WPLZ since October. He also co-hosted a Monday evening show called

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-61791983943702459822010-12-24T10:30:00.000-05:002010-12-24T10:30:17.207-05:00

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Chattanooga Media Blog!

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-58003955400815327912010-12-22T17:40:00.000-05:002010-12-22T17:40:46.378-05:00

As reported on NewsChannel 9's Facebook page Allison Chinchar will be leaving WTVC on the first week of January. She has landed a job at WKRN (News2) in Nashville. After Allison's departure from WTVC expect to see more of Laura Huckabee. She is the fill-in Meteorologist from WGCL-TV the CBS affiliate in Atlanta. Are you a meteorologist looking for a great job? Head over and apply for the

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-23020372303402009102010-12-08T23:03:00.000-05:002010-12-08T23:03:02.618-05:00

Just two weeks after completing the sale of 89.7 FM to Bible Broadcasting Network WDYN has found a new home at 980AM. Tennessee Temple University purchased WUUS 980AM from 3 Daughters Media for $175,000.  The call letters of 980AM will change from WUUS to WDYN within the next week.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-17179374741754207922010-12-07T13:15:00.000-05:002010-12-07T13:15:48.111-05:00

96.5 The Mountain has dropped On-Air with Ryan Seacrest from its lineup. Jason Walker is now handling the entire midday shift from 10am-2pm.

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107.9 BIG FM is proud to announce the hiring of WKHX/Atlanta weekend personality Rick Zeisig for mornings and PD duties. Rick will start his new morning show tomorrow morning (12/8) on 107.9 BIG FM.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-18036543172870181302010-11-24T21:08:00.001-05:002010-11-24T21:10:17.067-05:00

Today at 12PM Classic Hits found a new home in Chattanooga with the sign-on of 107.9 Big FM. Listen to the sign-on here: Big FM Sign-On 107.9 Big FM signed on with 5,000 songs in a row commercial free. What do you think of the station so far? To see the song list for the first hour click the read more link below. The first hour of 107.9 BIG FM: Chicago – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day Kool & The

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-52032102004821557362010-11-22T20:37:00.003-05:002010-11-23T12:47:39.914-05:00

UPDATE: Just got confirmation that there will be an announcement tomorrow morning (11/24) on Talk Radio 102.3 at 7:30AM concerning the change on 107.9. Original Post From RadioInsight.com: After being without a Classic Hits outlet for most of 2010, Chattanooga could soon have two stations in the format. While we await the pending flip of Brewer Media’s 106.9 translator to “Hippie Radio“, it

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-54392715065368296452010-11-20T01:48:00.000-05:002010-11-20T01:48:33.312-05:00

Bible Broadcasting Network out of Charlotte, NC has completed their acquisition of 89.7 (WDYN) from Tennessee Temple University for $2.5 million. Bible Broadcasting has also changed 89.7's callsign to WYBK. You can hear the Bible Broadcasting Network programming now on 89.7 FM. Meanwhile, Tom Sneed, General Manager of WDYN says that Tennessee Temple University is looking to buy 980 AM (WUUS)

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-12009985028691483842010-11-20T01:34:00.001-05:002010-11-20T01:51:08.922-05:00

Only four days after My 98.1 switched to become Chattanooga's Home For Christmas Georgia's New Mix 104.5 (WYYU) becomes the second station in the Chattanooga area to flip to an all Christmas format for the season. The change came Tuesday around 1pm. This only leaves one of the usual all Christmas stations left to flip (looking at you, Sunny).

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-59442138319421936472010-11-12T22:04:00.002-05:002010-11-13T01:28:47.322-05:00

Like the past two years 98.1 has dropped their regular format and went all Christmas as My 98.1 "Your Home For Christmas". They are keeping the 'My 98.1' branding and still directing listeners to the website of My981Chattanooga.com. What does the future hold for 98.1? Will 'My 98.1' be back on December 26th or will they make yet another format change?

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-39316925035402888452010-11-03T01:47:00.001-04:002010-11-03T01:48:02.795-04:00

From RadioInsight.com: Brewer Media of Chattanooga, TN will soon be joining the ranks of launching new radio stations in a market via HD2 and translator. The currently silent 93.3 W227AK’s construction permit to move to 106.9 with 250 watts at 299 feet will give the signal coverage of much of Chattanooga proper. The Chattanooga Media Blog reported in August that the translator will simulcast the

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-75994011479027090812010-10-25T19:00:00.003-04:002010-10-26T17:25:24.947-04:00

So if Classic Country hasn't moved enough in Chattanooga it has one more left. This time not to a new frequency but a few miles down the road. Bahakel Communications is currently in the process of purchasing WUUQ-FM from 3 Daughters Media and moving their operations down to South Broad Street. The Classic Country format and all the staff are being kept and will move to their new home soon.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-43190760295026698822010-10-21T11:32:00.000-04:002010-10-21T11:32:16.344-04:00

Arbitron has released the latest Chattanooga radio ratings for Summer 2010. Here are some highlights: US-101 continues its drop. 103.7 Kiss FM takes a 1.2 point leap. 96.5 The Mountain drops below Kiss FM. WPLZ 95.3 finally shows some small growth. Click the read more link below to check out the full ratings. (Note that Arbitron has made the Chattanooga market 'Subscribers Only' so these

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-71049388831489420332010-10-02T14:24:00.000-04:002010-10-02T14:24:15.900-04:00

Changes are coming starting Monday at 95.3 WPLZ. Morning host Bobby Byrd is out and Max Hackett is in for his new show 'Max Hackett Mornings'. Also out at News/Talk 95.3 is news host, Denise Galloway.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-23193302705412031742010-09-20T13:01:00.002-04:002010-09-20T14:21:10.755-04:00

Clear Channel's Hot AC 98.1 WLND which has been known on air as 98.1 LND since December 26th of last year has dropped the 'LND' name to rebrand as My 98.1 'My Life, My Music'. With the name change comes a new lineup of on air personalities including the Clear Channel syndicated 'Valentine In The Morning' from 104.3 MYfm Los Angeles. The daily playlist comes from Clear Channel's I Heart Radio

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-324045873131094932010-08-10T16:07:00.000-04:002010-08-10T16:07:06.495-04:00

Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga has filed the proper papers today with the FCC to sell its radio station WDYN to Charlotte, NC based Bible Broadcasting Network.  When asked the reason for the sale Dr. Lovett said Tennessee Temple "is in the academics business and not the radio business. Operating a radio station is not in our 10-year plan." Although terms of the deal were not

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-63953398127391891522010-08-06T11:09:00.002-04:002010-09-09T21:26:05.599-04:00

Arbitron has released the latest Chattanooga radio ratings for Spring 2010. Here are some highlights: US-101 takes a 3 point drop. 103. Kiss FM takes a 1.7 point leap. 96.5 The Mountain also sees some gain. WGOW, WMPZ, WOGT all see a drop. ESPN 105.1 shows a nice gain but 95.3 WPLZ still has no uh pul...nevermind. Click the read more link below to check out the full ratings.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-8490250259672236442010-08-04T15:00:00.001-04:002010-08-04T15:00:59.636-04:00

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: Long-time radio personality Richard Parker Smith, 48, passed away this morning, according to his brother Greg Smith. Smith was found at home by his roommate, Jeff Powell, according to Smith. “There was no sign of any kind of foul play, but he had been in bad health lately,” Smith said. “I don’t really know anything more right now.” Smith worked under

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-54822571583407235762010-08-03T19:05:00.001-04:002010-08-04T19:27:06.378-04:00

The rumor mill is at it again and this time our sources have let us know that Brewer Broadcasting has filed the proper papers with the FCC to move its old 93.3 translator (W227AK) from downtown Chattanooga to Signal Mountain and change the frequency to 106.9. It would also give W227AK a power boost from 130 watts to 250 watts.  The application lists WPLZ (95.3) as the primary station for this

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-87495520496002857882010-07-13T19:24:00.000-04:002010-07-13T19:24:30.610-04:00

From WRCBtv.com:CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - WRCB Weekend Meteorologist Neal Pascal will be leaving the television station in the near future to pursue a career in teaching. Neal will take his science knowledge to the classroom in teaching 8th grade students at Lake Forrest Middle School in Bradley County this fall. Neal says he will simultaneously pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lee

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-78173959829341265612010-07-12T23:27:00.000-04:002010-07-12T23:27:55.621-04:00

From AllAccess.com: ALL ACCESS has learned that GREAT PLAINS MEDIA CountryWGSQ/COOKEVILLE, TN PD/morning personality GATOR HARRISON has been named OM of CLEAR CHANNEL CHATTANOOGA and PD for Country WUSY. GATOR replaces JAY CRUZE, who exited in MAY. His first day on the job will be AUGUST 2nd.

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-72690892136721103702010-06-23T19:16:00.004-04:002010-06-25T23:24:54.613-04:00

Word is out that Jay "Jammer" Scott will soon be joining the lineup on WPLZ 95.3. No word yet on what shift he will be handling. Update: We now have conformation that Jay "Jammer" Scott will be joining WPLZ 95.3 starting Monday, June 28th. Hit the read more link for the full press release. JammerRadio Returns to the Chattanooga Radio Airwaves! Newstalk 95.3, WPLZ and Jay Scott, known

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-53458162293585437092010-05-17T12:41:00.000-04:002010-05-17T12:41:12.422-04:00

CHATTANOOGA, TN. (May 13, 2010) – Local radio station, News Talk 95.3 WPLZ Radio is pleased to announce the following additions to its weekday News Talk radio team. Bobby Byrd joins Louis Lee, Denise Galloway and Chris Taylor in the mornings from 5-9 a.m. with the latest news, traffic, weather, and sports, while Ed Ramsey hosts “The Ed Ramsey Show” with the latest talk of Chattanooga and the

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-64469007373335512642010-05-08T00:53:00.001-04:002010-05-10T11:08:39.231-04:00

We have received several reports both on here and through email that Rock 105 (105.5) will be flipping formats sometime this week (10th-14th). What could they be changing to? Let the discussion begin...

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-21365104208300631422010-05-05T23:45:00.008-04:002010-05-06T00:05:52.129-04:00

Arbitron has released the latest radio ratings for Chattanooga, Tennessee. US-101 still a strong #1 WUUQ shows a nice gain with a switch to Classic Country 107.9 The Duke jumps almost a full point WLND records a huge drop after changing formats from Classic Country to Hot AC. Click the read more link below to check out the full ratings. Chattanooga, TN Arbitron Ratings

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-60829373113807419952010-05-03T15:42:00.002-04:002010-05-11T21:31:51.960-04:00

We have just been informed that OM of Clear Channel Chattanooga Jay Cruze has been fired. It could be a couple of months until Clear Channel names another Operations Manager and JoJo from Kiss 103.7 with be taking over duties for the time being.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-66308212434391297352010-05-03T07:57:00.000-04:002010-05-03T20:00:28.820-04:00

City Councilman Andrae McGary has taken a gig as a Talk Radio host. The 30-year-old District 8 councilman was introduced Monday morning as the new host of WGOW Radio's "Live & Local" afternoon show. He replaces Robert T. Nash, who was dismissed recently for unspecified reasons. Ironically, Mr. Nash was lambasting Councilman McGary for an alleged conflict of interest when he was terminated.

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-13321080379032232182010-04-16T17:47:00.001-04:002010-04-16T17:49:25.403-04:00

From Chattanooga Times Free Press:Robert T. Nash, host of “Live & Local” on WGOW-FM 102.3, is no longer with the station, according to program director Bill Lockhart.Mr. Lockhart said Friday afternoon that Mr. Nash had tendered his resignation.“He did not leave on bad terms,” Mr. Lockhart said. “There was nothing at all in his job performance or any residual blowback from one of his shows.”

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-40460048739184640572010-04-13T13:05:00.005-04:002010-04-13T13:10:12.912-04:00

Congratulations to Newstalk 95.3 WPLZ for its two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The two awards they won are Best Audio Feature Reporting (Small Market) for the Downtown Kayaking feature and Best Audio News Series (Small Market) for the Crime Series. You can listen to the Kayaking feature here and the Crime series audio is here. On a side note has anyone noticed that WPLZ 95.3 has

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-14667645321699733032010-04-09T00:12:00.010-04:002010-04-09T00:29:25.736-04:00

Thursday they re-named a piece of Broad Street.Tennessee's legislators voted to rename stretch of US Highway 11 as Luther Masingill Parkway. It's honor many don't receive and one our Luther was almost too humble to accept.State Senator Bo Watson reads to the legislature in Nashville, "To most of us gathered in this chamber this is just a simple bill naming a road after another individual. But to

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-53616802299126222922010-03-31T13:26:00.005-04:002010-04-13T13:11:03.002-04:00

UPDATE: As expected this was an April Fool's joke by WGOW (and a terrible one at that). WGOW has confirmed that Robert T. Nash, host of 'Live and Local' on Talk Radio WGOW 102.3 FM is no longer employed by Citadel Broadcasting. WGOW also confirms that they are in talks with Jammer to return, and possibly with Kelly McCoy from WSKZ (KZ-106) as co-host for the afternoon slot. As with any rumor

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-18112789258630578772010-03-18T23:55:00.005-04:002010-03-29T00:10:53.542-04:00

WUUQ Classic Country Q973/Q993 has added 'Rick Jackson's Country Hall of Fame' on Saturday mornings from 9AM-12PM starting April 3rd. Rick Jackson's Country Hall of Fame is a classic country radio show that combines stories about country artists with their songs. For more information on Rick Jackson's Country Hall Of Fame check out their website at rickjacksoncountry.com

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-16526418768936363972010-03-16T03:39:00.001-04:002010-03-16T03:41:26.282-04:00

96.5 The Mountain (WDOD-FM Chattanooga) has shifted their daytime lineup to add the fourth hour of 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest'. Because of the addition Jason Walker has lost the last hour of his shift which is now from 10am-12pm instead of 10am-1pm.

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-40786523580021370312010-02-24T23:59:00.004-05:002010-02-25T00:08:07.973-05:00

WDEF-TV News 12 is back again this year with another round of DJ Weather Hits. Local jocks come in and take their shot at a weather forecast and then the viewers vote on who did the best job. Jocks in the contest this year are:J103 - Brett, Ted, MikeUS101 - Bearman & KenSunny 92.3 - Luther, James, Gene, Patti Sanders95.3 Pulse News - Louis & DeniseRock 105 - Billy & Boner96.5 The Mountain - Brad,

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WUUQ, 97.3/99.3, Chattanooga, will flip formats from Classic Top 40 to Classic Country. 3 Daughters Media CEO, Gary Burns, said, “This returns Classic Country to the 97.3/99.3 frequencies. When we purchased this radio station from Clear Channel, in June 2008, they moved the format to another frequency in their cluster. The format produced a 6.0 share for the 97.3/99.3, frequencies; it also

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-55474140884155469372010-01-12T01:23:00.001-05:002010-01-12T01:24:16.784-05:00

103.7 KISS-FM has tapped Jo Jo as Program Director and PM drive talent. Jo-Jo comes WIBT 96.1 The Beat in Charlotte, North Carolina where he served as assistant program director, on air host and music director for the Johnboy & Billy Show for the past 2 and a half years.  Operations manager Jay Cruze says “We can’t wait to get Jo Jo in house! He is exactly what Kiss needs in our competitive

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-25018170079420117332009-12-28T13:29:00.005-05:002009-12-28T13:42:29.620-05:00

Kim Carson has been laid off from Clear Channel. The voice-tracked Madison (from WDXB Birmingham, AL) is moving to middays and local jock Brian Stewart is moving to nights.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-72451791642790502402009-12-25T23:25:00.005-05:002009-12-26T00:15:12.338-05:00

The second year that 98.1 The Legend went all Christmas was the killer. The Legend was orginally launched as a way to keep 107.9 The Duke from cutting into US101’s ratings too much. As it turned out The Legend was a ratings success but not a money making success and it pulled ratings from the mothership of US101 just a little too much for Clear Channel to let it live. Because of this they have

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-29309287951718170222009-12-24T18:01:00.005-05:002009-12-24T18:06:49.341-05:00

For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.(Isaiah 9:6)MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CHATTANOOGA MEDIA BLOG!

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-72138605947971401322009-12-14T18:09:00.003-05:002009-12-14T18:24:50.261-05:00

In last week's Question of the Week we asked which Chattanooga country station you spent the most time listening to and 107.9 The Duke wins in a landslide. The full results are:107.9 The Duke - 75%US101 - 13%98.1 The Legend - 12%In this weeks question we take on the CHR wars. We have 103.7 Kiss FM that burst onto the scene about three months ago taking on 96.5 The Mountain that has been around

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-55358067712090527182009-12-14T13:08:00.006-05:002009-12-14T18:00:19.166-05:00

It looks like 103.7 KISS FM has finally added some jocks to the jukebox that has been playing there since its launch on September 4th.There are two jocks listed so far:Brotha' Fred - Noon till 5pm (VT'ed from CHR/Rhy WIBT 96.1 The Beat)Mack @ Night - 5pm till 10pm?? (VT'ed from CHR/Pop WHYI Y100 Miami)This still leaves a slot open for a morning show. Could we see Elvis Duran & The 103.7 Kiss FM

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-33445112198442948272009-12-10T19:01:00.003-05:002009-12-11T09:12:42.502-05:00

From Radio-Online.com:Jared Stehney is appointed VP/Market Manager for Clear Channel's three-station group in Chattanooga, effective immediately. Stehney makes the move from his previous post as Market Manager from Clear Channel's co-owned seven-station group in Augusta, GA. Stehney formerly served as National Sales Manager for Premiere Radio as well as for Clear Channel/Nashville.Clear Channel

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At WTVC News Channel 9... Kim Fields has left her position as the 5 and 5:30pm anchor for a job as the weekend anchor at KTVB in Boise, Idaho. She made the move to be closer to family. Latricia Thomas, who was the anchor of WTVC produced Fox61 First At Ten has taken Kim's spot. Because of Latricia's promotion they have hired a new anchor for FOX61. Carly Morgan will arrive in January to take her

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-8488569757058778542009-12-10T17:30:00.003-05:002009-12-10T17:46:02.092-05:00

WOGT/Chattanooga 107.9 The Duke has been named the official country station for Riverbend 2010. This marks the second year that 107.9 The Duke has held the title. No artists have been announced yet but they are soon to come.

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Starting this week the Chattanooga Media Blog is going to have a question of the week. Come back every week for another question! This week our question of the week asks the question about you country radio listening habits. Which of the three do you listen to the most? Click Here to take survey

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-66363329675109596382009-11-25T09:20:00.004-05:002009-11-25T09:24:47.049-05:00

Let us remember the true meaningOf Thanksgiving.As we see the beautyOf autumn, let us acknowledgeThe many blessingsWhich are ours.Let us think of our familiesAnd friends...And let us give thanks in our hearts.- UnknownHappy Thanksgiving from the Chattanooga Media Blog!

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Oakwood Baptist Church is proud to premiere the full length motion picture, ‘Side Order’ on December 4th at the Chickamauga Campus. ‘Side Order’ is a Christmas movie that will entertain, inspire and move the emotions of the entire family. This movie is an Oakwood Media production, with all the talent – on both sides of the camera – coming from Oakwood Baptist Church.One of those talents is

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-3849218406378311132009-11-12T18:03:00.002-05:002009-11-12T18:04:55.478-05:00

Chattanooga's longtime voice of morning radio, Luther Masingill, is recovering from a recent illness and will be off the air for an indefinite period, according to Sunny 92.3 operations manager Danny Howard. Masingill, known to generations of listeners as simply "Luther" became ill while on the air October 21st, and had been recuperating at home. He briefly appeared on his program this morning

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-90326896463740865702009-11-10T17:29:00.001-05:002009-11-10T22:49:45.679-05:00

According to our sources GM of Clear Channel Chattanooga Mark Bass has been fired as of Monday November 9, 2009. Mark Bass confirmed this on his Facebook page by saying that "My Clear Channel carrer ended today".No word yet on his replacment.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-23636120206412117162009-11-05T20:52:00.001-05:002009-11-05T20:53:22.935-05:00

iBiquity Digital, developer of HD Radio, and NPR announced an agreement for managing an HD Radio power increase, significantly improving reception of HD Radio signals. The two organizations jointly presented their recommendations to the FCC on Thursday, encouraging the Commission to move to adopt the power increase quickly. "We are delighted that the radio industry is now poised to push this

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-67327599810165200492009-11-05T20:41:00.001-05:002009-11-05T20:42:09.390-05:00

CHATTANOOGA, TN. (November 4, 2009) – The Tennessee Valley’s sports authority,105.1 ESPN Chattanooga, is pleased to announce the “Nick Bonsanto Show,” weekdays from 3:00-6:00 pm. Bonsanto currently hosts “College Game Day” for ESPN Chattanooga each Saturday from 9am-noon, and will do so until the end of the season. He is a 28 year radio veteran, hosting the first daily sports talk radio show in

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-5205484133686786712009-11-03T00:21:00.000-05:002009-11-03T00:21:13.065-05:00

As of Monday, November 2nd Randy Smith & Bert Caldwell have been let go from ESPN Radio 105.1FM. Nick Bonsanto takes over afternoons from 3-6pm starting today. Nick will also take on PD duties.

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-84280901642957134582009-11-02T11:11:00.005-05:002009-11-02T11:31:11.770-05:00

The US101 morning team has added an extra person as Daniel Wyatt joins the long running morning duo Bearman & Ken. Daniel was previously promotions director at WDXB 102.5 The Bull in Birmingham, AL.Daniel's first day is today November 2nd.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-62254008366828795332009-11-02T11:02:00.003-05:002009-11-02T11:10:35.853-05:00

Chris Goforth has been rehired at Fox Sports Radio 1310/1370am. He was originally employed with Bahakel Communications back when ESPN Radio was on 1370am. Goforth, who will oversee both 1310 & 1370, starts on November 9th and has the hard task of making the stations profitable. No lineup changes are expected.

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-62227480032390228262009-11-01T01:13:00.001-04:002009-11-01T03:10:44.482-05:00

As predicted 98.1 The Legend is now Chattanooga's Christmas Station. They are still promoting their website as 981thelegend.com and they have kept the WLND call letters but we will have to wait till December 26th to see if The Legend can survive another Christmas. The Legend's last song before the switch to Christmas was "Patty Loveless - How Can I Help You Say Goodbye".UPDATE: They now have a

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-33887943928234999932009-10-29T13:43:00.001-04:002009-10-29T13:46:22.995-04:00

Found this article over at Radio-Info.com:Chattanooga, Tenn., is one of those markets that has, over the last 20 years, managed to have two Top 40 stations or, just as often, none. Bahakel’s WDOD (96.5 The Mountain) made an unusual Triple-A to Top 40 segue when Clear Channel’s WKXJ (Kiss-FM) was out of commission. The Mountain became a surprise 7-8 share player. And now WKXJ is back as 103.7 Kiss

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-2820160083961731842009-10-27T13:54:00.002-04:002009-11-03T00:23:26.044-05:00

Over the past few days I have been noticing that US101 has dropped their "Hot Country Favorites" line and started calling themselves "Chattanooga's Best Country and Your Home For The Legends". I even noticed "Hot Country Favorites" has disappeared from all of their liners and they have the new slogan today. Could this signal a change in US101 after 26 years as "Chattanooga's Hot Country

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-28574981784399742902009-10-26T20:37:00.004-04:002010-04-13T12:46:32.657-04:00

Just got word in that Melydia Clewell is out at NewsChannel 9 and is going cross town to WRCB Channel 3. We will update as more information comes in.

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Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, Were so glad you could attendCome inside! come inside!Through the years the internet seems to shift in different directions and the message forum type site is one that has lost a lot of users over the past few years. At the Chattanooga Radio & TV Forum we wasn't immune to the lost of visitors and posters. Because of this we all knew something

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We all knew it had to end but didn't 20,000 songs seem to go by fast?103.7 KISS-FM has now dropped everything to do with commercial free on their website and on air and is now running about 4 minutes of advertising an hour followed by "60 minutes of commercial free".

Chattanooga Media Blognoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-21234704546469273742009-09-06T13:53:00.004-04:002009-09-06T16:48:44.206-04:00

As of 6pm this past Friday (9/4) Kiss FM has made its way back to the airwaves of Chattanooga at 103.7.103.7 The River flipped to 103.7 KISS FM and is now playing 20,000 songs in a row over this Labor Day holiday. No jocks have been announced yet. The new website is www.kisschattanooga.comClear Channel VP/Market Manager Mark Bass said, “This is just what Chattanooga needs. We’re looking forward

Chattanooga Radio & TVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-52099978948692075642009-08-19T20:12:00.003-04:002009-08-19T20:25:28.306-04:00

WDOD-AM 1310 has dropped Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel in favor of simulcasting its sister station WDEF AM 1370 which is Fox Sports Radio.Update: Just found out that WDOD-AM isn't a full time simulcast and they break away from WDEF AM from 10AM to 7PM daily. When they aren't simulcasting with WDEF AM their schedule is:Tim Brando 10a-1pTwo Live Stews 1-3pPaul Finebaum 3-7p

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-58723109928509543862009-08-17T23:08:00.003-04:002009-08-17T23:23:02.756-04:00

I just got word in that Clear Channel & 98.1 The Legend have canceled the Tommy Jett show that was previously on Friday nights. Could a format flip be coming or is 98.1 The Legend just going jockless?Either way tune in this Friday at 7 pm eastern time for the very last "Tommy Jett Goodtime Classic Country Show"'.

Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525888481598286019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933603253757279913.post-35876981059676688032009-08-17T19:33:00.006-04:002009-08-19T20:46:41.135-04:00

Partners for Christian Media, Inc. owners of J103 (102.7/103.1) has laid off 25% of their staff including their morning jock Jason McKay. Bob Lubell; Founder & President of J103 released a statement saying this:"Obviously this state of affairs greatly impacts the way that we do ministry. In the last three months we have had to lay off 25% of our staff. We had to make these cuts to be able to keep

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