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.

WYXR
CityMemphis, Tennessee
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.

Programming

The programming is a mix of music, news, talk, arts, and culture with a focus on Memphis and features 70+ 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

Previously WUMR, the station was a service of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis. WUMR was managed by a staff/faculty member of the CCFA with the title of General Manager, 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.

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the University, some months earlier, declaring WUMR unviable in the long term due to burdensome expenses, the station discontinued broadcasting, ending 46 years as the voice of UM (at the station's founding, the school was known as Memphis State University). Upon resumption of service, the station was restarted as a collaboration between the University, Crosstown Concourse and the Daily Memphian. 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 coincident with the license transfer.

Operations

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

Notable Disc Jockeys
  • DJ Spanish Fly
  • DJ Kvng
  • DJ Chris Cross
  • DJ 2 Keys
  • Jazzy Lo
  • That Boy Cortez
  • DJ Ben Murray
  • DJ Alpha Whiskey

References


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