WVOL-TV

WVOL-TV is a MeTV-affiliated television station licensed to Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the Knoxville metropolitan area. The station is owned by Knoxville Broadcasting Company, which also owns WATE-TV, a ABC-affiliated station in the same market, as well as WBIR-TV, a NBC-affiliated station. WVOL-TV shares studios with WATE-TV and WBIR-TV on Papermill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its transmitter is located on Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the studios of WVLT-TV, a CBS-affiliated station owned by Gray Television.

● History

WVOL-TV began operations in 1979 as an independent station, airing a mix of syndicated programming from King World Productions, Paramount Television, and Universal Television, as well as local programming, including news and sports from University of Tennessee and Tennessee Volunteers. The station was originally owned by Knoxville Broadcasting Company, which also owned WNOX (AM) and WIVK-FM, two popular radio stations in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. In the 1980s, WVOL-TV became a Fox affiliate, airing programming from Fox Broadcasting Company, including The Simpsons, Married... with Children, and Beverly Hills, 90210. The station also aired NFL on Fox games, featuring the Tennessee Titans and other National Football League teams. In the 1990s, WVOL-TV added programming from The WB and UPN, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Roswell, and Star Trek: Voyager.

● Programming

WVOL-TV currently airs a mix of MeTV programming, including The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, as well as local programming, including news and sports from University of Tennessee and Tennessee Volunteers. The station also airs syndicated programming from CBS Television Distribution, including Judge Judy, Dr. Phil, and Entertainment Tonight. In addition, WVOL-TV airs programming from This TV, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and other cult classic films. The station has also aired programming from Antenna TV, including The Three Stooges and other classic comedy shows. WVOL-TV has also partnered with Knoxville News Sentinel to produce local news and sports programming, including coverage of Tennessee Smokies and other local sports teams.

● Technical information

WVOL-TV broadcasts on UHF channel 12, with a digital signal transmitted on channel 12.1. The station's transmitter is located on Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the studios of WVLT-TV, a CBS-affiliated station owned by Gray Television. WVOL-TV is also available on cable television through Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, and other local providers. The station's digital signal is also available through ATSC tuners and other digital television receivers. In addition, WVOL-TV is available through satellite television providers, including DirecTV and Dish Network. The station has also partnered with Knoxville Utilities Board to provide broadband internet services to local residents.

● News operation

WVOL-TV has a small news operation, producing local news and sports programming, including coverage of University of Tennessee and Tennessee Volunteers. The station's news team includes anchors from Knoxville News Sentinel and other local media outlets, including WBIR-TV and WATE-TV. WVOL-TV also airs news programming from CBS News, including CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes. The station has also partnered with Knoxville Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to produce public safety programming, including crime prevention and emergency preparedness tips. In addition, WVOL-TV has aired news programming from NBC News, including NBC Nightly News and Today (American TV program), as well as programming from ABC News, including ABC World News Tonight and Good Morning America. Category:Television stations in Tennessee