Not sure if this is where I should post this but during a recent visit to Knoxville, we had the…read morepleasure of listening to live music (Blue Plate Special) broadcast live from the Visitor Center. Two musicians and a great way to showcase emerging talent. What a great way to enjoy our visit to Knoxville!

What can one say about WDVX? It started in camper doing great things, and has maintained a quality…read moreever since the beginning. Their daily Blue Plate Special is a great avenue to find new bands, and see amazing local acts. Plus their remote shows, like Tennessee Shines and the Six O'Clock Swerve, are other opportunities to catch great traveling and local acts. As for their actual radio programming, they've expanded from their original focus of mostly bluegrass and old-times music. But that expansion has been a welcome change. They are the only place in the region to hear a wide berth of music like the Punch Brothers, Otis Taylor, and Hank III.

Two days of chilling in Knox and I spent them tuned in to WIMZ. I was able to tune in from…read moreSevierville as I crossed over into town. "Enter Sandman" by Metallica "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Rights" by the Beastie Boys "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd "Bad Company" "Hard To Handle" by the Black Crowes The only DJ I heard was George McFly but the morning John Boy and Billy show was mildly funny at times and slightly condescending at others. Great tunes, not an excessive number of commercials. I'd find them again. [Review 1179 of 2024 - 495 in Tennessee - 22202 overall]

Honestly, I listen to this station on the way to work each day…read more George McFly is the DJ, he's upbeat, and wee bit strange, which I like! And I believe actually a pussy cat, at heart! It is by far not the best station I have listened to! And it barely scratches the surface of bands that have rocked in the 60's and NOW up and coming! ( I miss that fresh talent, that more upbeat together stations deliver) Haha, I love the original rockers, not bubble gum , and the fresh new rockers who need a platform. Many times, the exact same tune is playing at the same time the next day! When making my 1 hour journey to work, shame on you all! One thing that is awesome,is, those faithful listeners that love the time warp. Change is good, so I would ask them to incorporate the Frank Zappa goodies, Captain Beef Heart, &, the Grateful Dead goodies, Black Oak Arkansas, Cream, Doors,Sweat Hog, Uriah Heap,etc... all that inspired the era. Rock is rock, and there were so many awesome folks you all leave out, shameful not to include! This is why,3 stars, you play good ones but not all there is, haha you do not even scratch the surface! This station has its faithful following and each area of the country has its fav bands. I like heavy metal also, past and present!

All during the last weeks of the Christmas music marathon on this station, they advertised that…read moretheir format was changing. They have changed it - for the worse. It is a lot of OLD rock. It is no longer classic hits. I was actually hoping that the change would involve getting rid of current DJs and replacing them with interesting, innovative and imaginative DJs that do not play the same songs over and over. No such luck - the same stale, boring DJs are in place playing old rock over and over. No thank you- changed my dial to 97.5,

Like the talk hosts: Philbio, Bob Y and Triple H..... their side kicks are also very good and add…read moreto the listening experience. The plus is they are local and support the Knoxville area with news & events.

The Triple H show in the evening has a frequent caller named Gravel Man who has TDS ! HE constantly…read morerambles about things that he thinks he's knowledgeable of!! I have decided to quit tuning in the afternoon accordingly!! Used to Love him in the morning and Phil evenings ! Now I just listen to Phil! The world is in bad shape and constant negativity from that caller is an addition to the problem!

Love the Sports Animal WNML. I am a big UT fan so during the day I am in heaven. Constant updates…read moreand information from the Big Orange nation. Especially like the Eric Ainge show but all of the daytime shows are great. At night they have a nation wide format not of the Big Orange. Go Vols !!!!!!!!!!!!

State run radio sucks. Just say whatever UT want's them to. Personalities are boring and don't take…read morecalls

It's hard to get even remotely excited about most visitor centers, but this one is special. Local…read morepublic radio station WDVX, which specializes in good ole roots, bluegrass, mountain music, etc., is in the same 100-year old building, and you can hear free live music here every day from noon to 1 in the visitor center. They have a nice stage set up, with just enough folding chairs and walking space surrounding it. Musicians and bands definitely vary with regard to styles, but from what I've gauged listening to the program on the radio, you're rarely short on talent at these performances. Plus, you're right around the corner from Market Square, a really nice downtown cluster of restaurants and shops. Lunches, sweets, and drinks are available to purchase. And they do have the obligatory array of locally made products and merchandise.