Radio and Television Transactions ‘Jack’ Officially In the Box For Midwest In Knoxville By Adam Jacobson - June 5, 2019 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email After 45 years of ownership, Knoxville radio veteran John Pirkle agreed to sell a Class A serving Knoxville to Duke Wright-led Midwest Communications. The transaction has now closed. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)