About 101.5 WQUT
101.5 WQUT is the Tri-Cities area's home for a powerful mix of rock music, blending classic rock anthems, pop-rock hits, and the heavier sounds of metal and hard rock into programming that serves the diverse tastes of northeastern Tennessee's rock fan base. Broadcasting from Johnson City, WQUT is a regional institution that has kept the Appalachian rock community connected to the music they love, delivering a range of rock sub-genres under one roof with consistency and energy.
The station's programming draws from the full rock spectrum, giving listeners the big classic rock hits they know and love alongside album-oriented deep cuts and the harder sounds of metal and modern rock. WQUT serves a regional audience that appreciates authentic rock radio — not a watered-down version of the genre but the real thing, with the guitar work, attitude, and musical integrity that makes rock worth listening to. Johnson City's working-class, music-loving community finds its musical voice in WQUT's passionate approach to rock broadcasting.
101.5 WQUT is the heartbeat of rock radio in the Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol area, providing a consistent platform for a genre that thrives in this part of Tennessee. Whether you are into the blues-influenced classic rock of the 1970s, the power chords of arena rock, or the intensity of modern metal, WQUT covers it all. Tune in at 101.5 FM in the Tri-Cities area or stream online to experience rock radio that is as rugged and genuine as the Appalachian landscape it calls home.