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WNRN Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from WNRN, Radio Station, 2250 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA.

WNRN is Listener Supported Independent Music Radio broadcasting across Virginia and at WNRN.org.

88.5 Richmond
102.5 Hampton Roads
99.5 Roanoke
91.9 Charlottesville
89.9 Lynchburg
94.3 The Valley
103.3 Williamsburg
94.7 Nelson County Virginia's independent music radio station, supported by listeners and local businesses.
88.5 Richmond
102.5 Hampton Roads
91.9 Charlottesville
94.3 The Valley
89.9 Lynchburg
95.3 Lexington
94.7 Nelson County

01/16/2026

Connecting to WNRN in your car couldn’t be easier. Mark and Desiré tell us how it’s done, so you can take your favorite independent music radio with you—no matter where you’re headed!

Tune in to WNRN this Sunday at 8pm for the final episode of The Living Room Series with New York folk rock group, Driftw...
01/15/2026

Tune in to WNRN this Sunday at 8pm for the final episode of The Living Room Series with New York folk rock group, Driftwood!

Known for throwing “twang-studded musical parties”, the band blends traditional Americana with contemporary influences. Catch their conversation and live performance at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg with host Trent Wagler this Sunday, January 18th.

Find the full interview, performance, and past episodes at https://wnrn.org/living-room-series-at-court-square-theater/ soon after it airs.

The return of Dead Air is approaching fast with Dead Air V: Dark Star City!🗓 January 31, 2026 📍 Jefferson Center in Roan...
01/14/2026

The return of Dead Air is approaching fast with Dead Air V: Dark Star City!
🗓 January 31, 2026
📍 Jefferson Center in Roanoke
🎟 wnrn.org/deadair

Join WNRN and more than 20 Commonwealth bands, including The Wilson Springs Hotel, Sasha Landon of Palmyra the Band, Deau Eyes, Tre. Charles and more jamming more than 20 Grateful Dead tunes into one great night.

Get the full lineup and reserve your tickets now at wnrn.org/deadair!

Thanks to Huss & Dalton Guitar Company, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Haley Toyota of Roanoke, Steven Francis Fine Art Gallery, and Newport News-Williamsburg Airport for their support of Dead Air V.

01/13/2026

We’re so excited that “See How It Feels” by Shera Shi was selected as today’s NPR Music Song Of The Day!

The Richmond artist is featured on the websites of more than 20 public media stations all day today, and you can hear her layered and intricate vocal arrangements from WNRN’s recent Holiday Showcase anytime at wnrn.org.

NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is back! The iconic performance program is taking submissions now from unsigned artists. Submit ...
01/13/2026

NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is back! The iconic performance program is taking submissions now from unsigned artists. Submit your original song and you could play your very own Tiny Desk Concert.

If you’re a Commonwealth artist or band creating music in Virginia, don’t forget to submit that video to us for your chance to perform a Tiny In-Studio Session with WNRN. Our staff will review the submissions from Virginia artists and choose one to invite to perform in our studio.

Get all the info and fill out the form at wnrn.org/tinydesk!

What do B.B. King, Beach Bunny, The Replacements, The Lemon Twigs, and Julien Baker all have in common? Unravel the ridd...
01/12/2026

What do B.B. King, Beach Bunny, The Replacements, The Lemon Twigs, and Julien Baker all have in common? Unravel the riddle with us each morning this week as Bob takes us back to 2015 during A Decade of Difference in the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. hours!

01/12/2026

Grateful Dead & Phriends host, Marc Smith, shares his favorite Bob Weir memory from his days as a new DJ at WNRN.

🌹What’s your favorite Grateful Dead memory? Share your own in the comments.

The lasting impact of Bob Weir’s contributions to music throughout his career can’t be overstated. Weir has died today a...
01/11/2026

The lasting impact of Bob Weir’s contributions to music throughout his career can’t be overstated. Weir has died today at the age of 78.

Known primarily as co-founder and guitarist, his impact spans much further. Tune in throughout the day on Monday as we reflect on his powerful legacy.

⭐ WNRN is getting ready to turn Roanoke into Dark Star City, for one night only! Get your tickets NOW for Dead Air V, Ja...
01/10/2026

⭐ WNRN is getting ready to turn Roanoke into Dark Star City, for one night only!

Get your tickets NOW for Dead Air V, January 31 at Jefferson Center in Roanoke, and jam with more than 20 bands doing more than 20 Grateful Dead songs in one amazing night!

🎟 Tickets and the full lineup at wnrn.org/deadair

Proceeds benefit Independent Music Radio, WNRN.

You'll see Commonwealth artists like:
Pet Moose Project
Caleb Stine
Free Union
Ramona Martinez
Jack Stepanian
Colby T. Helms

Thanks to Huss and Dalton Guitar Company, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Haley Toyota of Roanoke, Steven Francis Fine Art, and Newport News-Williamsburg Airport for their support of Dead Air V.

The lineup for Dead Air V is growing…keep it tuned to WNRN after Grateful Dead & Phriends this Saturday at noon as we an...
01/09/2026

The lineup for Dead Air V is growing…keep it tuned to WNRN after Grateful Dead & Phriends this Saturday at noon as we announce even more artists taking the stage on Jan. 31!

Get your tickets at wnrn.org/deadair, and join the party at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke as more than 20 Commonwealth bands perform more than 20 Grateful Dead tunes.

Thanks to Huss and Dalton Guitar Company, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Haley Toyota of Roanoke, Steven Francis Fine Art, and Newport News-Williamsburg Airport for their support of Dead Air V.

01/07/2026

Commonwealth bands and have joined musical forces to form . Their song, “Day Wheel”—recorded during their first In-Studio Session as a band—is today’s Song Of The Day!

Find the video on the websites of more than 20 public media stations all day today, and visit wnrn.org to hear the full session as they chat with Jeff Sweatman about their upcoming shows, album, and how this project came to fruition.

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2250 Old Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA
22903

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14349714096

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Virginia's independent music radio station, supported by listeners and local businesses. 91.9 FM Charlottesville 88.5/103.1 FM Richmond 89.9 FM Lynchburg 101.1 FM Staunton/Waynesboro 95.3 FM Lexington 95.1 FM Harrisonburg 94.7 FM Lovingston