Chris Atticus has worked in radio for over twenty years and serves as the host of the Mid-day show on 102.9 The Buzz.
He is a native Tennessean, born and raised in Memphis where he got his start in radio at the age of eighteen. After eight years on the air in the “Birthplace of Rock ‘N Roll,” he traveled East on I-40 to Nashville which he now calls home.
He enjoys all forms of music, the outdoors, hiking, biking, and exploring. Chris loves spending time with his wife and dog at Percy Priest Lake, and eating pizza as much as possible. Oh, and if you mention Star Trek.. watch out!!
ATTICUS POSTS
Metal Fan Doesn't Appreciate Headbanging in the Beer Line [VIDEO]
He literally WASTES him!! Watch the *NSFW* video below. Wait for it... Wait for it...
8h ago
Comedian Aaron Weber Admires Nashville's Comedy Scene [LISTEN]
Tomorrow night, April 8th, Nateland Presents will be at The Ryman, hosted by Aaron Weber. Before the show, he called Atticus at the Buzz studios to talk about the show, working with Nate Bargatze, and the Nashville Comedy Festival. Aaron is also apparently one of the youngest comedians to perform on an Opry stage. No ...
Apr 07, 2025
Now THIS is How You Get Back at an HOA... [VIDEO]
When your HOA charges you a fee for not hiding your trash cans, you have two options... You can hide them like they ask, OR you can be as spiteful as possible and put a freakin' BAT SANCTUARY on your property! The video is *NSFW* and honestly, I don't blame him...
Mar 18, 2025
WATCH: 'Black Hole Sun' in the Style of Backstreet Boys
Tell me why... a grunge anthem and '90s boy band vibes shouldn't mix-yet here we are!
Mar 07, 2025
Childhood Home of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young "Accidentally" Demolished
Wait... How you you ACCIDENTALLY demolish a house?! According to Consequence, the childhood home of AC/DC's Malcolm and Angus Young has been demolished by developers who didn't know the significance of the house. Fans were obviously outraged by the supposed accident, and later, the company issued an apology, stating, &...
Jan 07, 2025
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The Buzz Made The Dickson Post!
Hey look! That's us!! The Dickson Post featured our stop on the Take Our Tickets Tour last month in Dickson when we were at One19 Craft Kitchen & Brewery. They started by saying, "Rock enthusiasts composed of both new and familiar faces packed the brewery for the Buzz's live feed, complete with prizes." T...
Nov 13, 2024
The Definition of Dad Rock [VIDEO]
Oct 10, 2024
Man Gets World Record for Having 444 Consoles Hooked to One TV
Is it a World Record because he's the only one doing this, or is this a thing?
Aug 20, 2024
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New Stealth Gameplay Looks Amazing!
New stealth gameplay looks amazing!!
Aug 20, 2024
Atticus Chats with Chris Daughtry at the 615 Open
So two Chris's walk into a bar... Not really. Chris Daughtry was one of our celeb appearances at the 615 Open yesterday! While the tournament kicked off (apparently neither of them have the exact golfing abilities to participate in the tournament), they found a spot at the Hermitage Golf Course to talk about his new so...
Jun 21, 2024
If The Buzz Crew Was a Hair Metal Band...
*Steel Panther has an AI generator to make you look like you're in the band* Atticus, Hayley and Dagwood: "HOLD MY SPANDEX" Except instead of making ourselves into the 5th, 6th, and 7th members of the band, we just created our own hair metal band. What would you name this three-piece that has absolutely zero ...
Apr 02, 2024
Throwback: WSMV's "Snow Wars" from 1999
If you're a Nashville native or if you've been in Nashville since at least the late 90's, remember this?!? I came across this nostalgia on Reddit, WSMV aired 'Snow Wars' back in '99. Folks here might appreciate this. Star Wars-themed WSMV promo featuring local legends Bill Hall and Snowbird (and Myron). Riding the Phan...
Jan 15, 2024
Watch 7-Year-Old Slay Metallica's "One" on Guitar!
This kid absolutely rocks the f-k of that guitar, Dale!!
Dec 05, 2023
WATCH: Pop Evil Releases Video for 'Skeletons'
Check out Pop Evil's music video for their song "Skeletons!" Robot dogs, and all!
Oct 25, 2023
Young Girl at a Fair Screams 'Bodies' by Drowning Pool [VIDEO]
I did NOT expect to hear this song coming from her, but she CRUSHED it!!
Oct 12, 2023
[WATCH] If System Of A Down Wrote 'Mr. Brightside'
@mackglocky on TikTok did The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" in the style of System Of A Down, and he NAILED IT!!
Sep 15, 2023
That Awkward Moment When...
Watch this guy try to hold his lighter up during "Patience" at a GNR show and fail miserably. I can't stop watching this video and laughing at it!
Jun 26, 2023
New World Record For Most Dogs in Congo Line! [VIDEO]
I love reading and seeing posts about world records. There are really fascinating records, and some really weird ones. This, however, may be one of my favorites. Check out these 14 dogs setting the world record for most dogs in a conga line! ...I think they also broke the world record for adorable.
Feb 07, 2023
THROWBACK: Atticus Interviewed Jason David Frank at Nashville Comic Con
Over the weekend, we found out the sad news of Jason David Frank's death. He was only 49!! Atticus got to talk to JDF at Nashville Comic Con back in 2014. HE played Tommy Oliver (the Green/White Ranger) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Nov 21, 2022
Women and Selfies Amirite?
Sep 16, 2022
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