WLAR
110 N. Jackson St.
In May of 1946, WLAR 1450 opened on the second floor of this building as one of only two radio stations between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
On August 1, 1946, announcer C.C. (Chuck) Redfern, took the photo of the two GI poll watchers escaping Precinct 11 across the street. That night, as he gave the call sign and slogan of the station, "WLAR, The Friendly Voice of the Friendly City," gun shots could be heard in the background. As Redfern broadcast through the night, the Battle of Athens was rebroadcast by Knoxville and Chattanooga radio stations.
Erected by Main Street Athens Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1946.
Location. 35° 26.606′ N, 84° 35.593′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. It is on North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Hornsby Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 N Jackson St, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First National Bank (here, next to this marker); Athens Water Works Precinct 11 (a few steps from this marker); Fire Hall
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