Brentwood in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
WSM Broadcasting Transmitter & Antenna
Photographed By Lugnuts, February 21, 2020
1. WSM Marker Reverse
Inscription.
WSM Broadcasting Transmitter and Antenna. . This station began operation October 5, 1932, the anniversary of WSM's founding in 1925 by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company of Nashville. WSM-AM operates on a clear channel frequency of 650 kilohertz with power of 50,000 watts. It originated the Grand Ole Opry in 1925 and has continued to broadcast this world famous program on a regular basis. The unique tower, 878 feet high, was the tallest radio tower in the United States at the time of its erection. It sits on a large porcelain insulator and is held vertical by eight insulated steel cables.
This station began operation October 5, 1932, the anniversary of WSM's founding in 1925 by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company of Nashville. WSM-AM operates on a clear channel frequency of 650 kilohertz with power of 50,000 watts. It originated the Grand Ole Opry in 1925 and has continued to broadcast this world famous program on a regular basis. The unique tower, 878 feet high, was the tallest radio tower in the United States at the time of its erection. It sits on a large porcelain insulator and is held vertical by eight insulated steel cables.
Erected 1992 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Location. 35° 59.833′ N, 86° 47.59′ W. Marker is in Brentwood, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Concord Road (State Highway 253) 0.1 miles east of Lipscomb Drive, on the left when traveling east. Located at the entrance drive (closed) of the WSM Transmitter facilities. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8056 Concord Road, Brentwood TN 37027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on February 24, 2020. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.