Frequency 1270 kHz | Branding 1270 AM WLIK First air date 1954 | |
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Slogan Home of the Smokies Oldies | ||
WLIK is a radio station licensed to Newport, Tennessee with an oldies format, broadcasting on 1270 AM. Its programming includes high school and University of Tennessee sports as well as religious and community-oriented news and information for Cocke County, Tennessee. WLIK is an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves radio network, the largest radio affiliate network in Major League Baseball.
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History
WLIK signed on in April 1954 with 1,000 watts as one of three radio stations owned by Arthur Wilkerson of Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ray Shirley, a Church of Christ minister, was the first announcer.
After a fire in 1958, WLIK came back with 5000 watts. In 1968 WLIK moved its transmitter to Rock City and began broadcasting full-time. Ira B. Crisp served as station manager from 1954 until 1962, and Dwight Wilkerson, Arthur's son, took over after that and continues as president of the station today. WLIK signed on the 97.9FM in 2016.
On air personalities have included
Dwight Wilkerson
Angela Wilkerson 2000–present
Johnny Naillon-2000 and 2008
Steve Wilhoit- Seasonal sports broadcaster 1990-2008
Gaylen Carpenter
Jason Fox
Matthew Kemper
Curtis Hance