the detour network

Don't Hate The Media, Become The Media - Freeform Radio Without Boundaries


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[detour TALK - launch in your own player]
[detour TALK via TuneIn] (commercials are from TuneIn - not us)
[detour TALK Via Phone: 1-518-801-1150]
[detour TALK via Radio Garden]
[detour MUSIC - launch in your own player]
[detour MUSIC via TuneIn] (commercials are from TuneIn - not us)


Bonnaroo 2024 Ticket Giveaway

Bonnaroo 2024 lineup poster

The detour network is giving you the chance to experience the music, camping, and wonder of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, June 13 through 16 in Manchester, Tennessee. Enter for your chance to win!


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Welcome to the detour network! We are a network of two non-commercial, community based radio stations. Each station features a wide range of musical styles and opinions. Each station is ran with a community access approach. We allow anyone anywhere interested in getting on the radio the opportunity to do so. While we primarily focus on serving the East Tennessee region (Knoxville, Tri-Cities, Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport, Chattanooga, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg), we also make our broadcasts available to the entire world via the internet. Presently, the detour features two stations: detour MUSIC and detour TALK.

detour TALK focuses on progressive and independent talk programming. The station features a wide range of shows that deal with everything from politics to health, technology to environmental issues. Local programming is also featured, giving the host freedom of speech to say whatever they wish. Send your opinions in by shooting a message to the host, or call in! Several shows allow you to express your own opinions..so tune in and participate! View full schedule.

detour MUSIC (our flagship station) is a free form radio station dedicated to taking away the boundaries that have been created in music. No matter if its indie or main stream, we play it all: alternative, rap, country, reggae, pop, bluegrass, techno, blues, new age, jazz, oldies, 80s, and more! Whatever we are in the mood for, we play it. Requests are always welcome by using requestNOW! or e-mailing the radio host. We give complete control of the station to the radio host. There is no program directoronly complete and total freedom for not only the radio host, but also the listener! As part of our mission to broaden a listeners musical taste, every host is encouraged to play a variety of musical styles and genres (both main stream and independent). Rather than segregating music into limited boxes, this philosophy is an attempt to entertain the listener while broadening their musical experience. Specialized original and international shows will leave you wondering what youll be hearing next. View full schedule.