Dixie Network stations were known for a high degree of professionalism for small market operations. Always focused on local news and local community events the stations and their personnel were known and respected for civic awareness and contributions.
Mr. Robinson, 55 years of age, died unexpectedly in December, 1961. Under his Will & Testament Robinson Enterprises, including Dixie Network Stations, were administered by the Trust Department of the former National Bank of Commerce, Jackson, Tennessee.
J. Kenneth (Ken) Marston, manager of network station WDXE, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, was chosen by stockholders and National Bank of Commerce to assume general management of the Dixie Network beginning January, 1962.
In addition to community service by the respective stations management was known for participation in radio industry efforts beyond their station responsibilities. John E. Bell, manager, WCMA, Corinth, Mississippi served as President of the Mississippi Broadcast Association. J. Kenneth Marston, Sr. served as President of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. Still later, WDXI manager Charles R. Simms, served as President of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. Marston also was elected to the National Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors in 1970 Edward B. Fritts, who began his broadcast career at WENK, Union City, Tennessee, was elected President of The National Association of Broadcasters, Washington, D.C., where he led the national trade association with distinction.
Some station programming included "Dateline Dixie, news of the South for those in the South”. T.N.T, temperature news and time with the outcue for many events including remotes broadcasts was "This is Dixie". The stations signed on by playing "Dixie."
Each Dixie Network station was sold under favorable conditions and concluded by close of business December 31, 1973. At that time Ken Marston was chosen by Tennessee radio and television broadcasters to transition The Tennessee Association of Broadcasters into a full-time trade association and establish its office and operations in Nashville, Tennessee. TAB was begun in 1948, administered by the broadcasting department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Former Dixie Network Radio Stations
WCMA - Corinth, Mississippi - 1946
WENK - Union City, Tennessee - 1947
WDXI - Jackson, Tennessee - 1948
WDXE - Lawrenceburg, Tennessee - 1951
WDXE-FM - Lawrenceburg, Tennessee - 1965
WTPR - Paris, Tennessee - 1953
WDXN - Clarksville, Tennessee - 1954
WDXI-TV - Jackson, Tennessee - 1954
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