WETS FM

WETS-FM is a public radio station serving the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, operated in partnership with East Tennessee State University. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, WETS-FM broadcasts at 89.5 MHz/HD1-2-3 and streams live online, offering high-quality news, information, music, and community programming to a 120-mile radius. As the first digital radio service in the area, WETS-FM provides access to nationally syndicated programs like NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, alongside local news delivered in partnership with the Kingsport Times-News and Johnson City Press. The station also features unique community programming through the WETS Community Forum and a diverse musical selection, including Americana music from southern Appalachia. WETS-FM's programming includes BBC World Service and Democracy Now! , creating a platform for varied perspectives. The station’s commitment to broadcasting Democracy Now! has sparked community engagement and a dedicated local supporter group. WETS-FM offers three HD channels including a simulcast, an all-Americana channel, and an all-classical channel, reflecting its innovative approach to public radio broadcasting.