WYTM-FM (105.5 WYTM Country) is a
radio station
Radio broadcasting is the broadcasting of audio (sound), sometimes with related metadata, by radio waves to radio receivers belonging to a public audience. In terrestrial radio broadcasting the radio waves are broadcast by a land-based rad ...
broadcasting a
country music
Country (also called country and western) is a popular music, music genre originating in the southern regions of the United States, both the American South and American southwest, the Southwest. First produced in the 1920s, country music is p ...
format.
Licensed to
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Fayetteville is the county seat and the largest city in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. The city's population was 7,095 at the 2020 census.
History
Fayetteville is the largest city in Lincoln County. The city was established in 1809 ...
, United States, the station is owned by John Malone, through licensee Elk River Media LLC. WYTM-FM has been on the air since 1970 and is Lincoln County's only full power FM service. Local shows include ''Bryan & Tracie Mornings'' from 6-10am and middays with Jennifer Herron.
''Bryan & Tracie Mornings '' has been on WYTM since February 14, 2022. This local morning radio show emphasizes community engagement, featuring segments that highlight local heroes, small businesses, and community events. Hosts Bryan Neece and Tracie Cowan collaborate with Fayetteville and Lincoln County businesses to offer listener opportunities, such as concert ticket giveaways. The show also includes a “Student of the Week” contest to recognize the achievements of local youth. Regular segments on the show include “Water Cooler Questions,” “Bryan & Tracie Music City Minute,” and “Where in the World is Tracie.” Additionally, the hosts frequently broadcast live from various locations within the community, such as the courthouse gazebo, to enhance their connection with local listeners.
Format
105.5 WYTM Country has a classic country format, focusing on music from the 1980s and 1990s. Additional programming includes Roy Warren Quartet Time on Sunday mornings. Quartet Time, a program of gospel music, obituaries, prayer requests and dedications, began on sister station WEKR in 1948, hosted by Fayetteville Buick dealer Roy Warren. Since Mr. Warren's death, the show has been hosted by Jack Atchley. These are the only two hosts in the show's history.
''Bryan & Tracie Mornings'' began on WYTM on February 14, 2022 after Ron Wood retired from the morning show.
WYTM is the home of Lincoln County Falcons football and basketball, as well as
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (or The University of Tennessee; UT; UT Knoxville; or colloquially UTK or Tennessee) is a Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United St ...
Volunteers football and basketball.
References
External links
Country radio stations in the United States
YTM-FM
Lincoln County, Tennessee
{{Tennessee-radio-station-stub