Nashville Radio: Doug Griffin Signing Off At The FishFM

Doug Griffin at The Fish

After 26 years on Nashville Christian radio stations, Doug Griffin will sign off on April 30. His longtime radio home, WFFH 94FM The Fish, has been sold to a competing Christian radio network. Doug Griffin, Nashville’s longest-running Christian radio station personality, has been an integral part of the community, according to The Tennessean. 

Let’s take a closer look at his remarkable journey:

Early Beginnings: Born in the Bay Area in California, Griffin fell in love with old-time radio theater and comedy shows as a kid. During his high school years as a foreign exchange student in Germany, he recorded audio messages for friends on cassette tapes, playfully calling them “broadcasts” on “KDUG.”

Nashville Calling: Griffin’s journey led him to college at San Jose State University, where he worked at the student radio station. After several years at various California radio stations, he landed a job as the morning show co-host for Christian station WAY-FM in Nashville in 1998.

The Fish Era: In 2002, Griffin transitioned to new Christian station 94FM The Fish, where he has been a beloved voice ever since. His tenure spans over two decades, making him the fourth longest-running personality on Nashville radio across all genres.

Favorite Bits: Griffin’s on-air antics included segments like “The Gospel Accordion to Connie,” where his co-host played accordion covers of the day’s hottest Christian music hits. He also hosted police officer Scott Robinson as “Dancing Bear” in the segment “Crooks Get Busted.”

Impact and Beloved Status: Griffin’s co-hosts describe him as someone who makes everyone feel included, like family. His caring nature and dedication to the community have endeared him to Middle Tennessee listeners. Karla Lawson Henry, one of his co-hosts from the late 1990s, aptly states, “Quite honestly, Nashville Christian radio is Doug Griffin.”

Salem Media Group is leaving Music City. According to sale documents filed with the FCC, the Christian broadcaster is divesting its three Nashville signals carrying 94 FM The Fish to Educational Media Foundation.