About Us

The WAWL 91.5 FM, located on Chattanooga State’s Amnicola Highway campus, reaches a potential weekly audience of 423,600+ in five counties with its 11,000-watt broadcasting power. The area’s only alternative, non-commercial radio station, the WAWL is known for its innovative programming and open venue for introducing new songs and local artists.

Listeners of the WAWL encompass all ages, but most are in the 16 -
35-year-old age range—the next generation of up-and-coming professionals, a fresh lineup of out-of-the-box thinkers, the population that spends more money on entertainment, high-tech equipment and clothing than any other group.

The WAWL’s exciting and magnetic on-air segments span the spectrum from the Latino Hits and Reggae to Native American, New Age, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Local and hip-hop. The Chattanooga market is a “stepping stone” for many celebrated musicians, making the WAWL’s focus on local talent a very popular launching pad for new talent in the area. The WAWL’s unique alternative format also appeals to a broad demographic audience by filling a musical void.

The WAWL’s signal covers 594.5 square miles, reaching five counties in Southeast Tennessee and parts of North Georgia and Alabama plus, with streaming over the web, we're "Around the world and pole to pole".