WLAF
Encyclopedia
WLAF is a radio station
licensed
to serve La Follette, Tennessee
, USA. The station, which came on the air on May 17, 1953, is currently owned by Stair Company, Inc. It was the first radio station
in Campbell County, Tennessee
.
WLAF broadcasts a full service
radio format
bringing daily news and information to the county.
by the Federal Communications Commission
.
When WLAF initiated broadcasting in 1953 its studio was located in central La Follette, in the Fleet Building. The present (2011) studio was constructed in 1966.
The station programs strictly to Campbell County, Tennessee
; providing local news
, sports, weather, school information, community announcements, public meeting coverage, and news from local churches.
With radiothons, WLAF raises thousands of dollars each year for charities, including the Campbell County Cancer Association, Open Arms Ministry, Toys from Heaven, and aid to local families and persons struck by various disasters.
Managers over the years include Hillard Mattie, Elmer Longmire, Bill Waddell, and Harold Branam.
WLAF started the long-running Tennessee Jamboree - a live show, held in downtown LaFollette every Saturday night. The show drew well-known singers and musicians, and was well-attended. The show featured the popular Blue Valley Boys.
WLAF began operating Channel 12 Comcast TV on September 1, 1991.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed
City of license
A city of license or community of license, in American and Canadian broadcasting, is the community that a radio station or television station is officially licensed to serve by that country's broadcast regulator....
to serve La Follette, Tennessee
La Follette, Tennessee
LaFollette is a city in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 7,926 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the La Follette, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Campbell County, and is a component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette...
, USA. The station, which came on the air on May 17, 1953, is currently owned by Stair Company, Inc. It was the first radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County is a U.S. county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 40,716. Its county seat is Jacksboro. The Census Bureau has identified the county as a Micropolitan Statistical Area, designated the LaFollette Micropolitan Statistical Area for the largest...
.
WLAF broadcasts a full service
Full service (radio format)
The full service radio format consists of a wide range of programming. Mostly found on the AM band, the format can be found on a handful of FM stations...
radio format
Radio format
A radio format or programming format not to be confused with broadcast programming describes the overall content broadcast on a radio station. Radio formats are frequently employed as a marketing tool, and constantly evolve...
bringing daily news and information to the county.
History
The station was assigned the WLAF call signCall sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
.
When WLAF initiated broadcasting in 1953 its studio was located in central La Follette, in the Fleet Building. The present (2011) studio was constructed in 1966.
The station programs strictly to Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County is a U.S. county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 40,716. Its county seat is Jacksboro. The Census Bureau has identified the county as a Micropolitan Statistical Area, designated the LaFollette Micropolitan Statistical Area for the largest...
; providing local news
Local news
In journalism, local news refers to news coverage of events in a local context which would not normally be of interest to those of other localities, or otherwise be of national or international scope.-Television:...
, sports, weather, school information, community announcements, public meeting coverage, and news from local churches.
With radiothons, WLAF raises thousands of dollars each year for charities, including the Campbell County Cancer Association, Open Arms Ministry, Toys from Heaven, and aid to local families and persons struck by various disasters.
Managers over the years include Hillard Mattie, Elmer Longmire, Bill Waddell, and Harold Branam.
WLAF started the long-running Tennessee Jamboree - a live show, held in downtown LaFollette every Saturday night. The show drew well-known singers and musicians, and was well-attended. The show featured the popular Blue Valley Boys.
WLAF began operating Channel 12 Comcast TV on September 1, 1991.