For two generations of Modern Rock and eclectic Alternative music lovers, this tiny Class A FM licensed to Franklin, Tenn., has served as a unique radio home in a land dominated by singer-songwriters on Music Row and a plethora of Country music choices on the AM and FM dial.
Now, the future of “Lightning 100” is in question for listeners of this heritage Nashville station, as its longtime owner has just sold it. The buyer? It is a globally famous entertainer known for his friends in low places.
