Radio and television broadcasters from across the Volunteer State are meeting in Murfreesboro for the Tennessee Association of Broadcaster's (TAB) 65th Annual Conventin. For the fourth consecutive year, it is at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

On Tuesday evening (8/6/2013)BMI hosted a reception that featured Wild Ponies, one of their hotest new singing groups that also write their own music (see above photo).

(left photo)  TAB President Whit Adamson presented 4th District Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R) with a proclamation thanking him for his work to benefit area broadcasters.

Adamson said, "Congressman DesJarlais urged the Federal Communications Commission not to show preferences inreclaim more broadcast spectrum in rural areas over urban areas.'

With the congressman serving on the House Committee on Agriculture, his primary concern was to ensure that television service to rural constituents would not be reduced or eliminated.

The annual event enables area broadcasters to share ideas and learn new ways to better serve their communities. In addition, manufacturers display the latest equipment that enables Tennessee radio and TV stations to gather news and produce live coverage of local sports, government events and other topics that improve information services.

In addition, FCC Atlanta Field Office's Doug Miller will go over ways local broadcasters can better inform their city of license about public safety and homeland security issues. The Emergency Alert System (EAS), which includes Amerb Alerts, are all regulated by the Commission's Enforcement Bureau.

Middle Tennessee State University's Dean of the College of Mass Communications Ken Paulson will address broadcasters at their Wednesday luncheon. It is during this session that the highest honor bestowed by the TAB will be presented. One person will be presented the 2013 Tenneessee Association of Broadcaster's "Distinguished Service Award".

Prior to Murfreesboro's Gateway Project bringing a large convention center and ballroom facility to the community, the TAB's conventions would move each year to a different part of the of the three grand divisions of Tennessee.

State Senator Jim Tracy (right photo) officially welcomed the broadcasters to Murfreesboro and offered to help make their event successfull in every way possible.

One upper East Tennessee broadcaster said, "This is much easier for me, especially when compared to the times the meetings were in Memphis."

A quick conversation with those in attendance gave the Heart of Tennessee a thumbs up on friendship and facilities.

 WGNS welcomes Tennessee's broadcasters to Murfreesboro, we hope that you enjoy your visit here and that you will come back again soon.