Country music superstar Garth Brooks’ Sevens Network has reached an agreement to acquire Nashville independent station Lightning 100’s 100.1 FM frequency, pending Federal Communications Commission approval.
Tuned in Broadcasting Sells 100.1 FM Frequency
- Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc. announced the 100.1 FM frequency sale agreement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.
- Lightning 100’s AAA format will transition to Cromwell Media’s 106.3 FM and 102.5 FM HD3 frequencies.
- Sevens Network plans to shift the 100.1 FM frequency to a country music format following regulatory approval.
The Frequency Handover in Nashville
Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc. announced an agreement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Garth Brooks’ Sevens Network to purchase the 100.1 FM frequency, according to Billboard. The transaction remains subject to review and approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Lightning 100 has operated locally as an independent AAA station in the Nashville market for 36 years.
Pending the closure of the sale, Lightning 100’s programming will transition to Cromwell Media’s 106.3 FM and 102.5 FM HD3 frequencies. Until the FCC grants final approval and the technical transition concludes, the station will continue broadcasting on its current 100.1 FM frequency and via its mobile app.
“Lightning 100 is turning the page, but the music we love isn’t going anywhere!” the station shared in an Instagram statement. The staff added that their original programming and local music commitment will persist on their new dial positions through the partnership with Cromwell Media Nashville.
Sevens Network Plans for 100.1 FM
Once the acquisition clears regulatory hurdles, Sevens Network plans to pivot the 100.1 FM frequency to a dedicated country music format. Brooks outlined the vision for the new broadcast footprint in an official statement.
“This is an opportunity to bring the entire family of country music together in one spot…the legends, the greats, and the future greats,” Brooks said. He noted that Nashville’s growth prompted a desire for a communication model blending terrestrial and digital radio.
“Our job is NOT to compete with the local channels in Nashville, but to PROMOTE what they have going on,” Brooks added. “We are NOT a reporter, we are a SERVICE to Music City and its businesses.”
The Future of Live on the Green
Beyond its radio footprint, Lightning 100 established the Nashville outdoor concert series Live on the Green in 2009. The festival last held a full run in 2022 before returning to headlines this October with a “Lawnwarming Party” led by Guster and Grace Potter.
Organizers confirmed during the October event that the full Live on the Green concert series is scheduled to return in 2027. While the 100.1 FM frequency prepares for its format change under Sevens Network ownership, Lightning 100 maintains that its core mission and local community support will continue on its new Cromwell Media frequencies.
