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WFTZ

WFTZ is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Manchester, Tennessee, United States, it serves Coffee County and surrounding counties. It first began broadcasting in 1992. The station is currently owned by Josh and Holly Peterson, doing business as Peterson Media Group, Inc. The station maintains studios located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

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WFTZ
Frequency101.5 MHz
BrandingRooster 101.5
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary1
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Peter Bowman
  • (Bowman Broadcasting, LLC)
History
First air date
November 1992
Technical information2
Licensing authority
FCC
52436
ClassA
ERP5,700 watts
HAAT100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
35°23′51″N 86°08′39″W / 35.39750°N 86.14417°W / 35.39750; -86.14417
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiterooster1015.com

WFTZ (101.5 FM "Rooster 101.5") is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Manchester, Tennessee, United States, it serves Coffee County and surrounding counties. It first began broadcasting in 1992. The station is currently owned by Josh and Holly Peterson, doing business as Peterson Media Group, Inc (Coffee County Broadcasting Inc). The station maintains studios located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

History

WFTZ began operation in November 1992 as a 3,000 watt FM station with offices located in Manchester and a tower located between Manchester and Tullahoma.3

On December 5, 2016, WFTZ shifted their format from adult contemporary (branded as "Fantasy Radio") to hot adult contemporary, branded as "Rooster 101.5". A signal increase to 5,700 watts accompanied the format change, along with the programming and music selection being taken in-house.4

Programming

WFTZ offers a variety of local programming to its listeners. It is currently the home of the Megan in the Afternoons, Jay & the Morning Brew, and Pop Crush Nights.

WFTZ also features local news and sports at rooster1015.com. Rooster is a proud member of the Vol Radio Network and Shelbyville Central High School athletics.

References

References

  1. "House Media Kit" (PDF). WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WFTZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "About Us". WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
  4. Venta, Lance (December 5, 2016). "WFTZ Relaunches as Rooster 101.5". Radioinsight.
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