Following the transfer of Jazz 91.7 WUMR Memphis to the Crosstown Radio Partnership, the station went silent on April 1.
Originally the station was to continue operating continuously through the transfer which created a partnership between former license holder University of Memphis and the Crosstown Concourse and The Daily Memphian. The station intends to relaunch later this year from its new studio space with a broader lineup of news, music and cultural programming.
As part of the deal, the University of Memphis will contribute $100,000 per year to the operation and give access to all the university owned station equipment, the Crosstown Crossroads will house the studios and offices and fund initial staffing and operations, while the Daily Memphian will provide newscasts and assist in developing and acquiring of underwriting support for the station
Upon closing of the transfer, WUMR changed call letters to WYXR.
In light of the unprecedented coronavirus situation, WUMR 91.7 The Jazz Lover will discontinue broadcast operations before 4/1/2020. In the very near future, we look forward to resuming broadcasting through the new partnership between University of Memphis, Crosstown Concourse and The Daily Memphian.
We are excited to build upon WUMR’s outstanding legacy as we join forces to expand the station’s music, culture and news content. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the station since its inception in 1974 and will keep you informed about developments, as we strive to create further opportunities for University of Memphis students and the wider community to engage with the station.
