About Us - WNAZ Christian Radio - Nashville, Tennessee - 89.1 FM

NAZ Mission Statement

The radio stations of Trevecca Nazarene University are Christian stations providing educational opportunities for leadership and service by programming ministry and information to the audiences.

WNAZ Facts

Owner: Trevecca Nazarene University
Established: May 23, 1967 (with 10 watts)
Current Power: 1,400 watts
Frequency: 89.1 FM
Format: CHR
Studios: Tidwell Faculty Building, Lester Ave. & Hart St.
Translated: Lebanon 101.9 FM; Gallatin 93.9 FM; Clarksville 99.5 FM
Rebroadcast: Dickson, TN 91.5 FM WNRZ
Sister Station: WENO 760 AM, since 1990, Christian Teaching & Talk

History

WNAZ came on the air in 1967 with 10 watts and a block of educational programs, religious music and classical music. Power was increased to 500 watts in 1977 and to its current 1,400 watts in 1983. A new tower was built in the summer of 1998, increasing antenna height by 83 feet and increasing the coverage area by 16%.

WNRZ Facts

Owner: Trevecca Nazarene University
Established: April 7, 1997
Current Power: 8,000 watts
Frequency: 91.5 FM
Format: CHR
Simulcast of WNAZ 89.1 FM, Nashville
Studios: Tidwell Faculty Building, Lester Ave. & Hart St. and Camp Garner Creek, 700 Sam Hollow Rd., Dickson

Personnel

David Deese (1979) Director of Broadcasting and General Manager
Dave Queen (2000) Operations Manager
Jennifer Houchin (1997) Assistant Operations Manager
David Klimkowski (2006) Chief Engineer

Equal Employment Opportunity Report--NAZ

April 2007 through March 2008
During 2007 WNAZ did not have any employment openings and no one was hired. WNAZ is a religious broadcaster and candidates for employment must hold beliefs that are in harmony with the articles of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Trevecca Nazarene University is the licensee of WNAZ and the official University for the Church of the Nazarene in the Southeast Region of the United States.

April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007
WNAZ does not employ 5 or more full time employees. There were no full time openings filled within the reporting period.

March 2005 through March 2006
One employee was hired during the past reporting period. WNAZ is a religious station with less than 5 full time employees.

March 2004 through March 2005
There was one full time opening within the last year for chief engineer for WNAZ, WNRZ and WENO. The station employees less than five full time employees, is a religious broadcaster, and is not required to have an EEO program nor to recruit widely for the open position.

March 2003 through March 17, 2004
WNAZ has fewer than 5 full time employees. There were no vacancies during the reporting period. WNAZ is a religious station owned by Trevecca Nazarene University and religious requirements are a part of employment. FCC File #20040317ADL

March 2002 through March 10, 2003
WNAZ has fewer than 5 full time employees. There were no vacancies during the reporting period. WNAZ is a religious station owned by Trevecca Nazarene University and religious requirements are a part of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Report--WNRZ

April 2007 through March 2008
During 2007 WNRZ did not have any employment openings and no one was hired. WNAZ is a religious broadcaster and candidates for employment must hold beliefs that are in harmony with the articles of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Trevecca Nazarene University is the licensee of WNAZ and the official University for the Church of the Nazarene in the Southeast Region of the United States.

April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007
WNRZ does not employ 5 or more full time employees. There were no full time openings filled within the reporting period.

March 2005 through March 2006
One employee was hired during the past reporting period. WNRZ is a religious station with less than 5 full time employees.

March 2004 through March 2005
There was one full time opening within the last year for chief engineer for WNAZ, WNRZ and WENO. The station employees less than five full time employees, is a religious broadcaster, and is not required to have an EEO program nor to recruit widely for the open position.

March 2003 through March 17, 2004
WNRZ has fewer than 5 full time employees. There were no vacancies during the reporting period. WNAZ is a religious station owned by Trevecca Nazarene University and religious requirements are a part of employment. FCC File #20040317ADL

March 2002 through March 10, 2003
WNRZ has fewer than 5 full time employees. There were no vacancies during the reporting period. WNAZ is a religious station owned by Trevecca Nazarene University and religious requirements are a part of employment.

Strategic Goals

To provide quality training to students through hands-on experiences, mentoring, and example.
To provide quality programming for the listening audience that represents a model for Christian service.
To provide favorable public relations for the University through the stations.
To be a ministry to the listening audience through the programming and ancillary activities of the stations.
To have quality studios and transmit facilities with full redundancy for excellence in training and transmission.
To maximize the signal to adequately reach Nashville and the surrounding counties by increasing power, adding translators, or building or buying additional stations.
To provide digital program services as they become available.