Area Broadcasters Honored At State Convention

Top photo: Dr. W.E. Vanatta and Douglas Combs, bottom photo: Douglas Combs and Dave Bunge.

Members of the broadcast industry from across the Volunteer State recently met in Nashville to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. Radio and television personnel, present and past members gathered to celebrate with a variety of activities.

Two local broadcasters were among those who received honors during the meeting. Woodbury resident Dave Bunge, the former owner of WBRY and Smithville resident Dr. W.E. Vanatta, with WJLE AM-FM have been named Lifetime Members of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. Director At Large for Radio with the association, Douglas Combs made the presentations at the meeting.