Classic Hits 102.7 WVEK

12/30/2025

Social media is 🔥 today — and it’s all over… bread.
A baker in Mexico City called local rolls “ugly,” and the entire internet answered back. Memes. Videos. Defenses. National pride — all for carbs. 🥖🌎
What food would YOU go to war for?

12/29/2025

🎬🌌 Pink Floyd just dropped an official music video for “Wish You Were Here” — and it’s the emotional, atmospheric journey you’d expect from one of rock’s biggest anthems.

Whether you’re a lifelong Floyd fan or just love great visuals paired with legendary music, this one’s worth a watch.

🎧 Watch the video here 👇

The album celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

Don’t miss the New Year’s Eve celebration Midnight Under the Big Top at the Johnson City Holiday Inn! Ring in 2026 with a DJ, selfie booth, and Big top excitement with magic and an acrobat! Get tickets for singles, couples or groups!

Grab your tickets at in the hotel lobby or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midnight-under-the-big-top-holiday-inn-johnson-city-nye-party-tickets-1926160039529?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

12/29/2025

Tune in for the NOON POWER HOUR weekdays at 12p brought to you by Diamond Exchange of Kingsport!!

12/29/2025

From Classic Hits 102.7 and Vanderpool Roofing, we want to say a huge congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner of the Second Annual Christmas “On the House” Roof Giveaway, Brent & Kerri Kite and Family of Unicoi!!!

Thank you to all those who entered! It was our honor to partner with Vanderpool Roofing for this amazing opportunity to give someone a life changing Christmas gift!

Congratulations Brent & Kerri Kite and Family of Unicoi! And thank you Vanderpool Roofing for bringing some Christmas magic to the Kite Family!

12/29/2025

The Jericho Shrine gun and knife show is coming to Kingsport THIS Saturday and Sunday January 3rd and 4th! You can browse, buy, sell, and trade a wide selection of rifles, shotguns, handguns, pocket knives, and more. You can even bring your own to sell or trade on-site! The Jericho Shrine gun and knife show THIS Saturday and Sunday!!

12/27/2025

🎬🎶 Classic rock moment on the big screen! Peter Gabriel says he’s delighted that his 1982 track I Have the Touch is featured in the buzzed-about film Marty Supreme — and yes, it’s even got him talking table tennis.

If you love rock, movies, and a cool crossover moment, this one’s worth checking out 👇

The singer admits he's "delighted" about the feature.

12/27/2025

Have y’all scrolled TikTok today?!

🤳 The internet is still in full holiday meltdown mode and we’re living for the chaos. From the “post-Christmas clean-your-life” videos to everyone showing off their living rooms that look like wrapping-paper crime scenes 🎁➡️🗑️… it’s giving “we tried.”

And LOOK… that Zootopia 2 selfie trend is taking over again 📸 couples everywhere recreating it like it’s a full-time job. 😂

Whether you’re still in pajamas or already back at work, we wanna know 👉 what TikTok trend hit YOUR feed first today? Tell us ⬇️

12/26/2025

🎥✨ Classic rock treasure alert! Pink Floyd has released an official music video for “Wish You Were Here” — giving fans a fresh visual take on one of the most emotional songs in rock history.

Perfect for today’s throwback feels.

Watch it here 👇

The album celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

12/26/2025

⭐ THE WEEKEND SET LIST

Tri-Cities & Mountain Empire | December 26 – 29

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS
• “The Classic” Holiday Basketball Tournament – Dec. 26–31 – Tennessee High School, Bristol TN
• Arby’s Classic Basketball Tournament – Dec. 26–31 – Virginia High School, Bristol VA

MOVIES
• Hook – Friday, 3 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough
• The Hudsucker Proxy – Friday, 7 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough
• Frozen – Saturday, 3 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough
• Spies Like Us – Saturday, 7 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough
• Mouse Hunt – Sunday, 3 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough
• Casino – Sunday, 7 PM – Jackson Theatre, Jonesborough

NIGHTLIFE & LIVE MUSIC
• Sapphire Social – Soft Opening Weekend – VIP booths, cocktails, lounge & club
Fri–Sat, Upstairs Lounge 5–11 PM, Downstairs Club 8 PM–2:30 AM – 801 State Street, Bristol VA
• Pajama Party – Free hot cocoa bar – Friday, 5 PM – The Reserve, Kingsport
• Uptown Dueling Pianos – Saturday, 9 PM – The Reserve, Kingsport
• Live Music – Model City Tap House, Kingsport – rotating weekend sets
• Jonesborough Brewery – Weekend Local Music – Times vary
• Johnson City – Acoustic Nights – Atlantic Ale House (weather-dependent)

FAMILY & COMMUNITY
• Downtown JC Christmas Tree Photo Spots (self-guided) – Johnson City
• TN State Parks Winter Trails – All weekend – Warriors’ Path / Roan Mountain (non-holiday outdoor option)
• Skate the Covered Bridge – Open Skate Hours – Covered Bridge Park, Elizabethton (confirm weather/day-of)

12/25/2025

🤘📺 Classic rock meets pop culture! Ian Gillan says he had no idea Deep Purple’s music was featured in Stranger Things — and fans are loving the story behind the surprise.

If you’re into rock history with a twist of TV nostalgia, this one’s for you.

Check it out here 👇

Ian Gillan discovered Deep Purple had appeared in a ‘Stranger Things’ trailer when he was asked about it in an interview in December 2025.