About
History
In 2000, the detour network began under a different name as a freeform music internet radio station. In 2005, a second station called "the detour" was launched. This was a talk station promoting various podcasts. In late 2005, the two stations were merged into one. This station featured both freeform music and progressive/independent talk. In 2007, the detour was again broken up into two stations, “detour MUSIC” and “detour TALK.” In 2008, “State of Franklin Radio” was launched. The station promoted the live, eclectic entertainment which perform at the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City, TN. In 2009, the show "Blues You Can Use" was transformed into a 24/7 internet blues station detour BLUES In 2011, detour BLUES was retired after the station's creator passed away.
Today, the detour network exists to bring an independent voice to the radio waves of East Tennessee. Most stations in the area are owned by large corporate companies with offices thousands of miles away. These corporate stations fail to represent a large population of progressives, independents, moderates, and minorities that reside in East Tennessee. This area is more than just about country music and conservative ideologies. We enjoy more music than what is found at the top of the charts. We hold more opinions than what is found on talk radio stations. We deserve a voice just as much as the many satellite fed stations that hog our local radio waves.
How is it that a network with expenses of less than $500 a month have been able to become a powerhouse for independent media in East Tennessee? No bureaucracy, no paid staff members, all volunteers, no penthouse offices, no committees, no fancy dinners. In fact, most of the station expenses are paid by a group of people that can be classified below the national poverty line. Why? Because the radio waves belong to the people, not corporate businesses only out to make money!
If your tired of the garbage being pumped through your radio each day and want to make a change, please check out our volunteer opportunities page. You can also help us out financially by becoming a supporting member.
In addition to a strong listening base in East Tennessee, we now attract a worldwide audience thanks to aggressive internet marketing and prominent radio directory placement. detour MUSIC and detour TALK are listed in many online radio directories worldwide.
There are many reasons to listen to the detour! Listening to the detour is easy. If you have any questions or comments, contact us! Thanks for visiting the detour network and we hope that you become a regular listener.
Freedom of Speech
The detour network is based in the United States of America. We pride ourselves on the freedom of expression. We do not limit our broadcasts to any opinion, viewpoint, or mentality. We never censor our broadcasts and allow FULL freedom of expression. We also invite listeners from countries that have limited freedom of expression rights to get on our stations and express their opinions freely. We will NEVER allow any government, person, corporation, organization, or culture to limit our freedom of expression.
detour TALK
- Launch in your own player
- Via Radio Garden
- Via TuneIn (commercials are from TuneIn — not us)
detour MUSIC
- Launch in your own player
- Via TuneIn (commercials are from TuneIn — not us)