About WATO Online!

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Why the Sheepdog?

Sophie is station owners' border collie and the mascot of WATO Radio. You can read more about Sophie here. Please read the document that inspired our philosophy! On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

History

You can read more about WATO several places online. Check out these articles:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WATO_(AM)

The Oak Ridger ran this story about WATO closing July 24, 2008:

After 60 years, Oak Ridge sports loses radio signal
http://www.oakridger.com/homepage/x1346892019/After-60-years-Oak-Ridge-sports-loses-radio-signal

Knoxnews.com ran this story:

No more airing it out
After 60 years, station signs off on Oak Ridge football
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/oct/16/no-more-airing-it-out/