Our Story
About B106
We’re B106, the Tri-Cities’ home for today’s hit music, throwbacks you love, and the energy that keeps your day moving. We’re here 24/7 for East Tennessee, bringing you a station that feels as real and connected as the people who listen to it.
B106 is built for everyone who wants more than just the same 10 songs on repeat. Our listeners are students, young professionals, families, and music lovers who want a station that actually gets what they’re into; NOT what someone in a corporate office says they should like.
What Makes Us Different
We’re not like traditional Top 40 stations, and we’re proud of that. While other stations stick to repetitive playlists and play only what the labels push, we do things our way. We play the music that’s right. Like songs that are buzzing online, breaking out locally, or connecting with you before anyone else dares to touch them.
We’re less repetitive, more adventurous, and 100% focused on giving you the best mix possible. If it’s hot, if it’s real, and if it fits the energy of our audience, it has a place on B106.
The Technicals
Station Name: B106 Tri-Cities
IRC: WPMK-DB Greeneville, TN
Format: CHR / Top 40 with rhythmic and dance lean, plus throwbacks
Market: Tri-Cities, Tennessee–Virginia (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol)
Ownership: Independent, locally operated and programmed
Distribution: Digital-only (no FM/AM), simulcast through multiple apps and smart speakers
Audience Snapshot
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| Core Age | 16–34 (strong 18–49 reach) |
| Gender | Balanced male/female, slight female lean |
| Listening | |
| Location | Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville) + expanding Knoxville/East TN |
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