Nashville Radio: WGFX Adds Ron Slay to 3HL Team

Brent Dougherty, Ron Slay, Dawn Davenport

WGFX 104.5 The Zone, CUMULUS MEDIA’s Sports Talk radio station serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee, has announced that it has added former Tennessee Volunteer Ron Slay to the 3HL on-air team as Co-Host. 3HL is heard on 104.5 The Zone on weekday afternoons from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Slay joins co-hosts Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport on 3HL and debuts today on 104.5 The Zone.

Slay started his sports career playing high school basketball at Nashville’s Pearl-Cohn High School followed by prep school Oak Hill Academy. He went on to play basketball at the University of Tennessee and as a senior, was named the Associated Press SEC player of the year and a third-team All American. Slay was also named to the All-NBA D-League Second Team. After college he played professionally in Europe and around the globe for more than a decade. He is considered one of the most entertaining basketball players that the Vols have ever had, and that more than translates on the radio.

Paul Mason, Program Director, 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM, said: “Our listeners have made it clear that they want us to hire Ron Slay. I am happy to say we listened and we are thrilled Ron Slay will be joining Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport on 3HL. 3HL is already a great show, and I look forward to seeing it go to even higher levels.”

Brent Dougherty, Co-Host, 3HL, noted: “Ron Slay was known as a player for his infectious personality along with the passion and energy he brought to the hardwood. I’m so excited about Slay bringing all of that and more to 3HL.”

Dawn Davenport, Co-Host, 3HL, remarked: “Ron Slay is a superstar, and his positivity and energy are contagious. I’m so excited to have him as a teammate, and now our 3HL listeners get to experience that every day. ”

Ron Slay commented: “I am both delighted and eager to join the 104.5 The Zone and 3HL families. I hope to bring joy, energy, and insight to Nashville sports enthusiasts each day. LOCK THE DOOR…LET’S GO!”