EMF Dedicates New Ministry Center
Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1, held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony today (12/3) for its new Ministry Center in Franklin, TN. Ground breaking for the new global headquarters in the Berry Farms community of Franklin took place May 27, 2022. EMF purchased the nearly 11-acre property for $7.6 million with the overall project costing $120 million. About 400 EMF employees will work at the new facility.
With more than 1,100 signals across the country, the largest Christian radio network now has a permanent home in Williamson County after relocating from Rocklin, California. The dedication event featured artists Steven Curtis Chapman, Jon Reddick and Pastor/Author Jud Wilhite alongside approximately 500 local leaders, team members, and other guests.
Steven Curtis Chapman spoke a few words before singing two songs and thanked K-LOVE for moving to Franklin.
“Thank you for moving closer so I don’t have to fly as far,” Chapman said, laughing. “I know you did that mostly for me. I’ve been asking for that for a lot of years and many of us are grateful.”
“Tennessee has welcomed us with open arms, and we extend our gratitude to the local community for their hospitality,” Tom Stultz, Interim CEO. “We are grateful to those who have supported this journey and look forward to utilizing this space to continue sharing the Gospel with our audiences across the globe.”
The new 166,000 square foot facility features ten studios for live broadcasts of K-LOVE radio, Air1 radio, and AccessMore podcasts. There is also ample space for the operation of K-LOVE Books, K-LOVE Live Events, and K-LOVE on Demand, the Ministry’s video streaming platform.
The building also houses several capture spaces where artists and other leaders in the Christian space can create media content. The auditorium, the K-LOVE Center, is a state-of-the-art live event space where tour rehearsals, concerts, and events can be held in support of industry and other community needs.
Educational Media Foundation began as a single, nonprofit radio station in 1982.
