Owned by Luken Communications Headquarters Tennessee Motto The Heart of Country | Slogan The Heart of Country Owner Luken Communications Founded 2012 | |
Launched November 1, 2012 (2012-11-01) Formerly called The Nashville Network (2012–2013) Website www.watchheartlandtv.com Profiles | ||
Heartland is an American country music-oriented digital broadcast television network that is owned by Luken Communications and broadcast out of Chattanooga, TN. Launched on April 16, 2012, the network began in 2012 as a revival of The Nashville Network (TNN) that existed as a basic cable and satellite television network from March 7, 1983 to September 24, 2000.
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History
On April 16, 2012, Luken Communications and Jim Owens Entertainment announced a joint venture to relaunch The Nashville Network as a digital broadcast television network on November 1, 2012 with the network to carry much of the original TNN's programming, including Music City Tonight, Crook & Chase, Yesteryear and (in cooperation with the Country Music Hall of Fame) Nashville Now, as well as new and original programming.
In October 2013, the partnership between Jim Owens Entertainment and Luken Communications ended and the network was rebranded as Heartland, carrying much of the same programming and format.
Programming
Programming that aired on the new Nashville Network included shows such as Nashville Now, Crook & Chase, Music City Tonight, The Rick and Bubba Show, and Larry's Country Diner. Much of the same programming continued to air after the rebrand to Heartland. New series added to the network include Rise Up Country with John Ritter, Reflections, and four hours per day of live Coffee, Country & Cody from WSM Radio in Nashville.
Affiliates
As of June 2016, Network affiliates include:
† Any launch dates noted are subject to change.