WYXR

WYXR (91.7 FM) is an eclectic, non-profit community radio station headquartered in the historic Crosstown Concourse building in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Crosstown Radio Partnership, Inc. and is a collaboration between Crosstown Concourse, the Daily Memphian and the University of Memphis.

For the radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which held the call sign WYXR from 1990 to 1999, see WRFF.
WYXR
Frequency91.7 MHz
Programming
FormatFreeform; eclectic
Ownership
OwnerCrosstown Radio Partnership, Inc.
History
First air date
1974
Former call signs
WSWM (1975-1979)
WSMS (1979-1994)
WUMR (1994-2020)
Technical information
Facility ID66625
ClassC2
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT120.0 meters (393.7 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°9′17.00″N 89°51′28.00″W
Links
Websitewww.wyxr.org

The WYXR air room is located in the Central Atrium of Crosstown Concourse, where passersby can view inside the studio as shows are broadcast live. It officially started broadcasting on Monday, October 5, 2020.

History

WYXR s signed on in 1974 as WSWM and then later used its former call letters of WUMR until 2020. As of March of 2022, WISX 106.1 FM in Philly has the call letters of WUMR.

Programming

The programming is a mix of music, news, talk, arts, and culture with a focus on the Memphis area and features more than 90 volunteer disc jockeys, along with syndicated programs from the KUDZUKIAN Network, Beale Street Caravan and Thacker Mountain Radio.

The mission of WYXR, according to its licensee, is to provide a musical, cultural and artistic platform that represents and informs the people of Memphis. It streams live and archives shows on its website.

History

The station originally started with the call letters WUMR and was managed by the University of Memphis staff/faculty members of the CCFA, with most air shifts staffed by broadcasting students. For most of its history, it ran a broad jazz format, with some specialty programs during the week.

The University of Memphis transferred WUMR's license to Crosstown Radio Partnership, Inc. effective March 31, 2020, and the station's call sign was changed to WYXR.

Operations

The staff of WYXR includes executive director Robby Grant (of the group Big Ass Truck), program manager Jared “Jay B” Boyd, development manager Kate Teague and coordinator of operations Shelby McCall.

Notable Disc Jockeys

References
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