This Day in History: Memphis DJ Nat D. Williams dies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – On This Day in History, a pioneering voice in Memphis radio went silent.

Nat D. Williams was the first black radio announcer in Memphis. He was born on Beale Street and returned after graduating from college.

Williams hosted the Palace Theater’s Amateur Night, which featured stars like Rufus Thomas, Elvis and B.B. King…

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