WETS 89.5 Johnson City, TN 🇺🇸

WETS 89.5 FM, broadcasting from Johnson City, Tennessee, is a public radio station owned and operated by East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Serving the Tri-Cities region (Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol) and surrounding areas in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina, WETS is a vital community resource. The station's frequency is 89.5 FM. WETS primarily broadcasts NPR News/Talk programming, featuring flagship shows such as *Morning Edition*, *All Things Considered*, *Fresh Air*, and *Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!* Reruns of *Car Talk* are also featured. The station dedicates a significant portion of its broadcast day to classical music, providing a valuable service to the region. Beyond national programming, WETS produces local news and public affairs content, focusing on issues and events relevant to the Tri-Cities. This includes interviews with local leaders, discussions of regional topics, and coverage of local arts and culture. Specialty music programs, such as folk, jazz, or bluegrass, are often featured on weekends or evenings. As a public radio station, WETS relies on listener support, corporate sponsorships, ETSU funding, and grants to provide high-quality, non-commercial programming.