WRGS

Last updated
WRGS
WRGS logo.jpg
Frequency 1370 kHz
BrandingHometown Radio
Programming
Format Classic country
Ownership
Owner
  • Roger Bouldin
  • (Bouldin Radio, LLC)
History
First air date
August 1954 (1954-08)
Call sign meaning
Rogersville
Technical information
Facility ID 73944
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
40 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 36°24′58.00″N82°59′4.00″W / 36.4161111°N 82.9844444°W / 36.4161111; -82.9844444 Coordinates: 36°24′58.00″N82°59′4.00″W / 36.4161111°N 82.9844444°W / 36.4161111; -82.9844444
Repeater(s) W233BP (94.5 FM)
Links
Website wrgsradio.com

WRGS (1370 AM, "Hometown Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a southern gospel and classic country music format. [1] Licensed to Rogersville, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Roger Bouldin, through licensee Bouldin Radio, LLC. [2]

Contents

Swap Shop

Swap Shop is a tradio radio program first aired in 1957 on 94.5 WRGS. [3] It is known for providing a platform for listeners to buy, sell, or trade their personal goods, while also featuring conversations between the participants. Swap Shop has gained worldwide attention due to its Netflix series adaptation. [4]

Broadcast and Format

The show airs every morning at 9:35 a.m. and continues until the calls cease, usually lasting around 90 minutes. Businesses sponsor segments of the program daily. Swap Shop's jingle was written and recorded by Larry Fritts of the Fritts Family Band. [5]

Netflix Series

The Netflix series, sharing the same name as the radio program, premiered its first season on November 9, 2021. [3] Produced by Rob Shaftel and Jerry Carita, each episode runs for approximately 30 minutes. [6] It showcases buyers who usually plan to resell the items they purchase at a higher price. The show is characterized by healthy competition and sometimes friendly drama between contestants. Viewers experience the excitement and frustration of the buyers as they try to secure deals while facing challenges like traffic and unforeseen obstacles. Swap Shop's second season was released on February 16, 2022. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
  2. ↑ "WRGS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
  3. 1 2 "Netflix series featuring Rogersville radio show 'Swap Shop' craze premiering Nov. 9". WJHL-TV . 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  4. ↑ Judd, Cameron (2021-11-18). "'Swap Shop' On Netflix Making An Impact Here". The Greeneville Sun . Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  5. ↑ "The World Famous Swap Shop". WRGS - Swap Shop. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  6. ↑ "Watch Swap Shop | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  7. ↑ Swap Shop Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix , retrieved 2023-04-30


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