Fiddlers Grove Historic Village in Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

WCOR AM 900 Radio Station

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

1. WCOR AM 900 Radio Station Marker

Inscription. WCOR AM 900, Wilson County's own radio station began in September, 1949 as a 250 watt commercial station. The founder, WARREN GILPIN was the owner, manager and engineer. The studios were on the town square, with the transmitter tower and antenna at the current location on Trousdale Ferry Pike.

During the past 58 years the ownership has changed many times. The current owner, SUSIE BAY purchased the radio station in 1993 and has made significant changes. A sister station WANT FM 98.9 was added to WCOR AM, that covers the community as Wilson County's own radio station. This satellite station was built in 2005 and dedicated to BILL BARRY, the first voice broadcast on WCOR in 1949, and MARK DYER, the originator of the Fiddlers Grove Bluegrass Show in 1995.

It was donated to Fiddlers Grove in 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1949.

Location. 36° 11.889′ N, 86° 16.147′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It is in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. Marker can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A.C. Wharton Market (here, next to this marker); McFarland Hospital

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(a few steps from this marker); Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); S.N. Cook Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Undertaker (a few steps from this marker); Fiddlers Grove Garage (a few steps from this marker); Embalming (a few steps from this marker); Horse Drawn Hearse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

2. WCOR AM 900 Radio Station Marker

Inside of the WCOR AM 900 Radio Station museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

3. Inside of the WCOR AM 900 Radio Station museum

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.