HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WNKX) — We are sad to report that WNKX's broadcasting tower collapsed following storms over the weekend. The tower delivered WNKX's FM signal for more than 50 years and recently added a visual component, providing the community with a high-definition weather camera for severe weather observation.
 

"The tower collapsed into the designated safety zone, and no additional property damage occurred," said Will Nunley, owner of Hickman Digital Media, the company that owns WNKX-FM.

 

 

"This poses a significant logistical and financial challenge for our company, but we hope we can return to serving our community quickly," Nunley added.
 

WNKX is working with Hickman County Emergency Management to explore temporary and permanent options to return its signal to full strength. Station leaders say the process of restoring a tower requires coordination with the Federal Communications Commission and other agencies. In the meantime, WNKX's programming continues online through this website and mobile devices, and social media. Our service to the community will not stop, even as we work to overcome this challenge. 
 

"We recently applied for a Small Business Administration Emergency Disaster Loan, and we are awaiting the results of that as well," Nunley added.
 

Over its 70 years, WNKX-FM has faced several challenges and weathered many storms. We are hopeful we can gather the resources needed to restore this important community beacon.
 

Our station is grateful for the immediate support offered by Hickman County Emergency Management and the county's 911 director as we research options.