WDVX FM 89.9

The broadcaster focuses on roots music, operating as a listener-supported community public radio station. Its programming emphasizes a variety of genres within the roots music spectrum, including bluegrass, folk, and Americana. The station’s commitment to this musical heritage is evident in its consistent presentation of live performances and archived recordings. The broadcaster’s mission is to serve counties in the Cumberland Mountains and the Great Valley of East Tennessee, providing a platform for regional artists and fostering a sense of community through music. The station is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, the Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation, and relies on listener support to maintain its operations. The station's signature program is “The Blue Plate Special,” a free live show featuring various artists. Recent Blue Plate Special performers include Hunter Gatherer & Austin Skalecki / Jennifer Alvarado, Liza Lo / Kara Cole, and Will Wesley / Cody Landress-Gibson. Complementing this is “The Big Plate,” another free live show, with past performers including Four Leaf Peat, Mill & Mine, Alice Gerrard, The Garrett Boys, Nathan Morgan, Amelia Day, and Dimestore Cowboys. The station also hosts and supports larger events such as “Croce Plays Croce” at the Tennessee Theatre, and features performances by artists like Old Crow Medicine Show and The Travelin’ McCourys. Additionally, the station highlights events like the Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship. The schedule also includes appearances by Eggy at Barley’s. The station’s history is rooted in a commitment to community and music. It operates under a broadcast license held by the Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation. The station's physical presence includes studios in Knoxville and Norris, TN, and its main transmitter is located atop Cross Mountain in Campbell County, TN. The broadcaster also maintains additional broadcast frequencies, serving areas including Knoxville at 102.9 and Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville at 93.9. The station’s dedication to its mission is reflected in its reliance on listener support and its active engagement with the surrounding communities. The broadcaster provides multiple avenues for audience interaction and access to content. Listeners can tune in live or explore program archives and podcasts online. The station also maintains a blog with regular posts and offers video archives of past events. The station’s reach extends beyond the immediate broadcast area through these online platforms. It also acknowledges and appreciates its sponsors and supporters, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in sustaining the station's operations.