Ok, i haven't lived in Nashville for 20 years, but this is still a music lovers station. Before finding Wrlt i was one that would live off of Mix tapes and my own cds... WRLT changed that! They are so diverse that i stopped making tapes and at times i would suffer musical whiplash with the changes in genre when the Djs were obviously enjoying themselves (Alice in Chains followed by Bobby Darin?), great stuff! Now thanks to the Intrawebs i can still hear my beloved WRLT streaming to Columbus Ohio... Keep on Rocking! read more

Lightning 100 Radio-100.1 FM, Nashville's Independent Radio station. This radio station does more than broadcast great music, they are out and about all over town putting on shows, showcasing artists, and supporting the diverse local Nashville scene. They make it possible for up and coming artists to be known on the scene by playing their tracks on the air and putting them on a showcase. The Local Lightning Spotlight is a feature that showcases two local artists each week by playing their music between 2:40pm and 8:40pm for the entire week of the Spotlight. This is a great amount of exposure for any up and coming act. This kind of programing can only happen at an independently owned station. When you listen in to this program you can actually get an idea of what is going on in the clubs around town, and what bands are hot to go see. Another great show that makes Lightning 100 a five star radio station is the Sunday Night Live Broadcast of a Nashville band. The show broadcasts live from one of the many great venues in town. Recently the shows have been held at 3rd and Lindsley. This way you can see if the band sounds as good live as they do on their record. You can check their webpage to get all the details on their schedule. Tune into Lightning 100, 100.1 fm! read more

Lightning 100 - Radio Stations Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Whenever I'm working in Nashville, I immediately set my rental car radio to this station. I've been exposed to so much fabulous music by listening. Now I stream it at home, too. read more

Oh good, I'm not the only yelper crazy enough to write a review of a radio station! After living in the radio wasteland that is LA, Lightning 100 is exactly what mamacita needed. They play a pretty darn good mix of old and new stuff, and even some gems for those dark ages known as the 90's. I actually like the DJs (or whatever their PC term is these days), I wouldn't mind winning the tickets they give away, and I really like their themed request days no matter how corny it is. And I love the fact they play local artists and that they must screen them, because it's never any grainy sounding crap. It's badass having a radio station that plays whatever they want, and they aren't too cool to play songs that are unpopular with the indie crowd. My only complaint is the commercials. If I hear one more Tacori/Village Jewelers commercial I'm going to slap someone with a pillowcase full of furbies...sheesh! read more

I love that Lightning 100 does their own thing. There are so many talented people that never get a shot simple because they aren't managed by the big names. Nashville has such a wide selection of music that isn't Country and that's what makes this city awesome! Thanks Lightning 100 for being different and sharing the local music flavor! The only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars would be one of the personalities...she comes off as such a ding dong, but...that's just my opinion. read more

Occasionally, WRLT will play something good. Then if people like it, they will play it to death. I mean they will kill it, resurrect it and then kill it again. I used to love WRLT, but something has happened to it that makes it almost unbearable for me to listen to just lately. While it's still the station that plays more of the music I like than any other, I just hate having to weed through all the crap they play. Here, in my opinion, lies the problem. WRLT is trying to be too many things to too many people and probably ending up by pleasing no one. Their target age range seems to span from 25-50, and that's just too much of a gap. As well as playing U2, Coldplay, Snow Patrol and the like, they also play a lot of music by breathy gravelly voiced women with steel guitars, funky bass-filled I'm a Nashville Cat music, and pretty songwriter boys with guitars, all of which gets under my skin in a big way. The afternoon DJ, David Hall, seems like he's just too old for what the station is going for and he seems to play most of the really annoying stuff, plus his voice really grates on me. He seems like a nice guy and I feel bad for hating his show so much, but it really annoys me that his byline is "David Hall rocks Y'all." I usually talk back to the radio when I hear it, saying "He doesn't rock me." Now I have to lay off WRLT a little, because they partner with 3rd and Lindsley and do the Nashville Sunday Nights show, which often brings in good artists, including some English ones that otherwise probably wouldn't have played in Nashville. For this I am grateful. Do more of this and less of the other silly stuff you do! read more

As Lighting 100 puts it: not commercial, not country, not corporate. This is a fantastic local radio station. Lightning 100 does sponsor a ton of events -- probably the most well known are their Sunday Night Live broadcasts down at 3rd and Lindsley. The on-air talent actually have personalities which is a welcome change. They also have an interesting show called Music Business Radio which broadcasts on Sunday nights. This is one of the few radio stations I bother listening to -- mainly because I'd rather listen to the Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M. and the like during my morning commute than some inane on-air "comedy" show. read more

I don't know what happened to this station in the last year but it's just not as good as it used to be. When I moved to Nashville in 2003 my radio dial NEVER left 100.1. It was all I needed and I felt it provided the very best introduction to new talent as well as repeating classics as a solid base. Now I find myself hitting the scan button and searching for something better. Hoping someone can provide info on what the deal is there. I miss my old station SO MUCH! read more

Lighting 100 is about the only station I listen to locally because I am all about singer song writers and this is your place to get it. I will start with my only gripe which is that they seem to have a knack for finding the most annoying song on the planet and playing the hell out of it like the song where the artist sings "ah, ah ah ah ah ah ah" for like 20 bars. OMG it drove me to turn the whole damn radio off for a while. However, where I LOVE them is that they have introduced me to the likes of Patty Griffin, Brett Dennen, Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Gabe Dixon band, and the list goes on. I think most of my favorite stuff I am in to, I have found through Lightening 100. My other prop for them is that they do support local bands and indy music in general which obviously you never hear on mainstream radio. I also really appreciate that they play a lot of great older songs so you get an oldie from U2 or Bob Dylan which I think is kind of fun to have mixxed in. read more

100.1 is my favorite station in town. Not only do they play what I consider to be the best selection of music, profiling local artists and national acts, they also have some great give aways. I love the fact that not only do they give away bunches of tickets, but that they often make you answer a somewhat relevant questions in order to win the tickets. I have been particularly fortunate when it comes to winning tickets, so I of course have nothing but good things to say about that format. Lastly, the people at WRLT that I have met have always been very friendly. I'm sure it would be really easy to treat every caller like another nameless, faceless voice, but at WRLT they are really engaging and seemingly genuine. A++ outfit. read more

I have mixed feelings about Lightning 100. While it is the ONLY station I've ever heard of to play the likes of Ben Folds Five, Ray LaMontagne, and some pretty old Dave Matthews Band, once they get stuck on a particular song, they'll ruin it for you just like any other radio station. I still can't stomach that "27 Jennifers" after the umpteen plays it got last January, and I was never really a fan of the song to begin with. They are certainly number one in my book regardless because of their unlove for the likes of Britany Spears pop and/or rap in general. I still don't like the idea of not having this station when we leave Nashville one day. Thank God for internet stream. read more

Lightning 100 is a sensational radio station providing airplay to indie rock favorites and locals alike. They provide wonderful local events which are too good to pass up. I recommend them to all new comers in this wonderful town. read more

Grew up on this station, as it was my mother's favorite. I finally admitted it might be OK when I turned eighteen, then listened to nothing else for the next ten years. I moved to Canada two years ago, but I still stream it at school and work. The music selection is fantastic, but the real appeal for me is that it's independent--Clear Channel hasn't dug its money-hungry claws into it, making it unlike every other station in the South. read more

I have listened to this radio station 20 years and counting. They play all my favorite music. Local bands to World Bands. Love all the DJ on air staff. The program director is the coolest :) Never leave Nashville Lighting 100. read more

When I began listening to Lightning 100's daytime programming, I was psyched to hear Elvis Costello, the Clash, and Beck back to back. Unfortunately, the station has turned out to be rather inconsistent, and I've been hearing a little too much R.E.M, Sheryl Crow, and Jack Johnson when I'm tuned in. However, I do appreciate that the station is local, and it seems to have fewer commercials than a corporate station. The DJs I've heard are all likable, and it's interesting to see what people want to hear during the noon request hour. Lightning 100 plays enough good old and new music that after WRVU (which is even less predictable), it's definitely my favorite radio station in Nashville. Not that they have a lot of competition... read more

My favorite radio station. I like all genre of music but I find that this is my go-to station. I only keep Sirius because I travel for work a lot. I love that they are independent but they still mix in some of this old gal's old faves with her new faves. read more

Always been a big fan of Lightning 100 because they play the music I want to here. I'm a big fan of Lt. Dan's Lightning Request Hour at noon on weekdays where folks can call in their request or send it in via email. Lightning also does a great job promoting the up and coming local acts like Nashville's own Will Hoge. If you're looking for real music then tune into 100.1. read more

I moved to Nashville about a month ago. Somehow my car radio found Lightning 100. I have XM radio but have been finding myself tuning into this station because of the amazing variety of great music they play. They even give new artists an outlet for their music which is getting harder to do all the time. Best music since 95.1 The Moose in Bozeman Montana...great job WRLT! read more

Lightening 100's independent radio format allows them to really be a breath of fresh air for Nashville. We are lucky that we have a station which provides new music, isn't unduly influenced by major music labels and gives back to the community like they do (team green and Live on Green come to mind). read more

If I knew I could hear WRLT Lightning 100 on satellite... Id most likely have to get it.