In a letter to members, Nashville Public Radio announced this evening it will flip Classical 91.1 WFCL Nashville to a local music format this fall.

The current Classical programming will relocate to 90.3 WPLN-HD2 and online, while the new format will feature “complete local curation broadcast from Nashville Public Radio’s state-of-the-art recording studios.” Nashville Public Radio President/CEO Steve Swenson describes the new format as “a vibrant soundtrack of Music City and partner with local musicians, arts organizations and venues.” The organization expects the new format will generate additional financial resources to help WPLN News expand with more reporters, editors and local reporting.

Hi everyone.

For those of you who have been wanting more of Nashville’s music on the radio (we think that is just about everybody), we have exciting news.

We will debut a new station on 91.1 FM later this fall. The station will feature complete local curation broadcast from Nashville Public Radio’s state-of-the-art recording studios.

Nashville’s heritage 91Classical will switch from 91.1 to 90.3 WPLN HD-2 plus continue its programming through streaming online, on the Nashville Public Radio app and through your smart speakers.

We have deep roots in classical music and our commitment to this genre continues via a modern, 24-hour digital format. We appreciate our loyal 91.1 listeners and look forward to continuing to bring our concentrated classical station to you.

The new 91.1 FM will be a vibrant soundtrack of Music City and partner with local musicians, arts organizations and venues. It will introduce an exciting new sound to the Nashville radio dial.

These expansions reflect our evolution to serve you and our community with diverse offerings that also include flagship station WPLN News. The new 91.1 will generate additional financial resources to help WPLN News expand with more reporters, editors and local reporting.

Thank you for listening to us and supporting us. We look forward to kicking off this new venture with you.

Be safe, be well and be listening.

Best,

Steve Swenson
President & CEO
Nashville Public Radio