WFTZ

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WFTZ
CityManchester, Tennessee
Frequency101.5 MHz
BrandingRooster 101.5
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary[1]
Ownership
OwnerPeter Bowman
(Bowman Broadcasting, LLC)
History
First air date
1992
Technical information
Facility ID52436
ClassA
ERP5,700 watts
HAAT100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
35°23′51″N 86°08′39″W / 35.39750°N 86.14417°W / 35.39750; -86.14417Coordinates: 35°23′51″N 86°08′39″W / 35.39750°N 86.14417°W / 35.39750; -86.14417
Links
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 Peter Bowman's Bowman Broadcasting, LLC.

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.[2]

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.[3]

Programming[]

Rooster 101.5 offers a variety of local programming to its listeners.

It is currently the home of the Coffee County Red Raiders Athletics, ShelbyB in the Afternoons, Murphy, Sam and Jodi Mornings, Pop Crush Nights, And the Every Day Joe Show.

The Rooster 101.5 is Manchester Tennessee's only real FM powered Radio Station.

References[]

  1. ^ House Media Kit (PDF). WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved on 2008-08-13.
  2. ^ About Us. WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved on 2008-08-13.
  3. ^ WFTZ Relaunches as Rooster 101.5 Radioinsight - December 5, 2016

External links[]

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