3HL Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

• Cumulus Sports-Talk WGFX (104.5 The Zone)/Nashville has renewed its 3HL afternoon drive team of Brent Dougherty, Dawn Davenport, and Ron Slay in a multi-year contract extension.

Brent Dougherty (left) is known as “The Mayor of Middle Tennessee Sports” and is a well-known fixture in Nashville’s sports scene. Dawn Davenport (center) is seen every Saturday on the college football sidelines, and her relationships and knowledge of the SEC are huge assets for Zone listeners. Ron Slay (right) is an SEC Player of the Year for the Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball team and is a beloved natural entertainer.

In a joint statement, Allison Warren, VP/Market Manager, Cumulus Nashville, and Paul Mason, PD of 104.5 The Zone, said, “Today, we celebrate the powerhouse trio Brent Dougherty, Dawn Davenport and Ron Slay. They have proven time and again to be a driving force behind 104.5 The Zone’s success, dominating the ratings and capturing the hearts of our listeners. They have an undeniable chemistry — a ‘lightning in a bottle’ connection that brings our audience together. We are grateful to our clients, who have become our biggest fans, for choosing this remarkable station and these influential personalities to support their local businesses.”

Dougherty commented, “I’m so blessed to be able to work with incredibly talented people at 104.5 The Zone. Being able to push the 3HL path long term and do it with my teammates and friends in the best city with the best listeners in the country is such a blessing. I’m pumped! Let’s roll!” Davenport remarked, “It’s not very often you find the chemistry and culture that we are lucky enough to have right now at the Zone and on 3HL. We have the best listeners in the country, and I’m so excited our team will be together for the foreseeable future!” Slay exclaimed, “Love, COMMUNITY, Family, Sports, Entertainment, and never ever having a damn ROOF!!!!”