Dixie Network

The Dixie Network was a commercial radio broadcasting network operating in Tennessee and Mississippi beginning in 1946 and ending in December, 1973. Three of the six AM stations had the letters "DX" within their call signs, such as WDXI in Jackson, Tennessee, WDXE-AM-FM, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and WDXN, Clarksville, Tennessee. These letters gave rise to usage of the term "Dixie Stations."

Headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, the stations were incorporated as separate corporations. Each one founded by Aaron B. Robinson, Sr., principal owner and chief executive officer. The stations were: WCMA-AM, Corinth, Mississippi, 1946; WENK-AM, Union City, Tennessee, 1947; WDXI-AM, Jackson, Tennessee, 1948; WDXE-AM, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 1951; WTPR-AM, Paris, Tennessee, 1953; WDXN-AM, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1954, and WDXI-TV, Jackson, Tennessee, 1954. WDXI-TV was sold to Bahakel Broadcasting Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina in 1966. The call sign became WBBJ-TV at that time.

Dixie Network stations were known for a high degree of professionalism for small market operations. Always focused on local news and local community events the stations and their personnel were known and respected for civic awareness and contributions.

Mr. Robinson, 55 years of age, died unexpectedly in December, 1961. Under his Will & Testament Robinson Enterprises, including Dixie Network Stations, were administered by the Trust Department of the former National Bank of Commerce, Jackson, Tennessee.

J. Kenneth (Ken) Marston, manager of network station WDXE, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, was chosen by stockholders and National Bank of Commerce to assume general management of the Dixie Network beginning January, 1962.

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