Woody and Jim Fired, What Happened to Woody and Jim, Woody and Jim No Longer with 107.5 The River
by V Gomala
Updated May 25, 2023
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Woody and Jim Fired
On Friday, May 19, iHeartMedia's CHR station "107.5 The River" WRVW in Lebanon/Nashville, TN bid farewell to their beloved morning hosts, Woody Wood and Jim Chandler, marking the end of their remarkable 25-year tenure at the station. Prior to joining WRVW in 1998, Wood and Chandler had spent seven successful years together at "Fly 92" WFLY in Albany, NY.
Wood, with previous experience at stations in Allentown, PA, Dallas, Philadelphia, and San Diego, joined forces with Chandler, who kick-started his career in Buffalo and Rochester, NY. Chandler's earlier stint included co-hosting mornings with Todd Pettingill at WFLY from 1988 to 1991.
What Happened to Woody and Jim?
Wood and Jim are left 107.5 The River. Ricki Sanchez and Zac Woodward, the co-hosts, will continue to lead the morning show, while iHeartMedia plans to add new members to the team in the near future. An unnamed iHeartMedia Nashville manager expressed gratitude for the contributions of Woody Wood and Jim Chandler during their time at the station and conveyed well wishes for their future endeavors in a statement to WSMV-TV.
In a statement to WSMV-TV, a HeartMedia Nashville manager states, “We appreciate all their contributions during their time with us and wish them well in the future.”
In a surprising development, RAMP has officially confirmed the departure of the longstanding morning duo Woody & Jim from iHeartMedia's Top 40 station WRVW (107.5 The River) in Nashville. After an impressive 25-year run, Woody & Jim bid farewell to their loyal listeners on Friday, May 19. The duo's journey at The River began in 1998, following a successful seven-year stint at Pamal's Top 40 station WFLY (Fly 92) in Albany, NY.
Jim No Longer With 107.5 The River
No specific details or reasons were provided by the station regarding Woody Wood and Jim Chandler's departure. However, a concise statement was issued which said as of May 19, Woody and Jim will no longer be part of the WRVW morning show. We appreciate all their contributions during their time with us and wish them well in the future. The morning show will now continue with Ricki and Zac, accompanied by another talent to be introduced in the near future.
WRVW (107.5 FM)
WRVW (107.5 FM), this radio station holds a license in Lebanon, Tennessee, primarily catering to the Nashville market. Recognized as 107.5 The River, it has established itself as a prominent station for Top 40 (CHR) music within middle Tennessee.
The ownership of WRVW rests with iHeartMedia, a well-known media company, and its studios are situated in the renowned "Music Row" region—a hub for the music industry. The transmitter, responsible for broadcasting the station's signal, is positioned slightly north of downtown Nashville. With its appealing format and strategic location, WRVW continues to serve as a notable and influential presence in the local radio landscape.
Woody and Jim Fired - FAQs
On Friday, May 19, iHeartMedia's CHR station "107.5 The River" WRVW in Lebanon/Nashville, TN bid farewell to their beloved morning hosts, Woody Wood and Jim Chandler, marking the end of their remarkable 25-year tenure at the station. Prior to joining WRVW in 1998, Wood and Chandler had spent seven successful years together at "Fly 92" WFLY in Albany, NY.
WRVW (107.5 FM), this radio station holds a license in Lebanon, Tennessee, primarily catering to the Nashville market. Recognized as 107.5 The River, it has established itself as a prominent station for Top 40 (CHR) music within middle Tennessee.