Krystle Couch volunteering – on the radio!
by: Kingsley East

Tune in on Saturday afternoons from 3-5 to hear this month’s honored volunteer, Krystle Couch. Krystle is a part of the team that puts on “Radio Free Nashville” (RFN). This non-profit radio station works weekly to bring information, laughter, and new music to locals at no cost. RNF is operated by volunteers like Krystle who strive to give a voice to the people of Middle Tennessee, and it runs on donations from the community. This is a radio station for the people, run by the people, operating under the mission statement:

“Believing that democracy cannot function if only a few have access to the media, Radio Free Nashville, Inc. (RFN) intends to be a community forum for the music, voices, and viewpoints generally ignored or misrepresented by the corporate media.”

Krystle’s role in this organization stems from her own passions for journalism and music. Every week, she researches the latest news and compiles a playlist of local artists for Saturday’s show. Krystle received a degree in Journalism and Electronic Media. RFN provides Krystle with an outlet to use her journalism and technology skills to give a voice to the community and local artists. Krystle loves this work because it’s fun. She said,

“I don’t see it as work. I see it as friends coming together and hanging out and talking about common interests.”

After talking to Krystle, her charisma and passion for life, Nashville, and music is evident. RFN showcases this enthusiasm while updating and inspiring the community weekly. Krystle’s volunteerism is unique and life-giving to the community in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.