Broadcast area Rocky Mount-Wilson Slogan Real Classic Rock First air date 1997 (at 99.7) | Branding 99.3 Rock City Frequency 99.3 MHz | |
City Nashville, North Carolina | ||
WZAX (99.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Nashville, North Carolina, USA. It serves the Nashville area. First put on the air by Mainquad Communications and featured "Dave and Allen in the morning" With one member of the morning show in Roanoke Rapids and the other in Rocky Mount. The station is currently owned by First Media Radio, LLC.
History
WZAX signed on at 99.7 in 1997 as hot adult contemporary "New Mix 99-7". As of 2005, artists included Steve Miller, Jethro Tull, and Rod Stewart.
On November 11, 2009 WZAX changed their format to rhythmic oldies, branded as "Jammin' 99.3".
On November 30, 2014 WZAX dropped its "Jammin' 99.3" rhythmic oldies format and began stunting with a wide range of music as "99.3 What's It Gonna Be". The station launched a classic rock format with the branding "99.3 Rock City" on January 5, 2015.