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Meet the 6 News Team

Bo Williams

Anchor, Good Morning Tennessee
Date of Joining WATE: 
July 2002
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Birthplace/Hometown: 
Charlotte, N.C.
Education: 
  • B.S. in Mass Media Management from Miami of Ohio University
Previous Media Experience: 
  • WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA 1999-02
  • WCBD-TV, Charleston, SC 1992-99
  • WPDE-TV, Florence/Myrtle Beach, SC 1989-92
Personal Information: 

We have a black lab named Brodie, an Australian Shepherd named Gibson and a cat named Tess

Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

My family, college football, NASCAR, baseball, soccer, yard work

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

It allows you to get out into your community and find ways to either showcase or improve your city.

Media Awards and Honors: 
  • Gambit Weekly, Best of Baton Rouge
  • South Carolina Associated Press Awards
  • Emmy Award, Best Newscast

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Prentice Elliott
Erica Estep
Kristin Farley
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Hana Kim
Mike Krafcik
Jessa Lewis
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Samantha Saracino
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Jim Wogan

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  • jakeseth Fire reported at Cook Out on Cumberland Ave. Section of Cumberland near 22nd is blocked while 1st responders arrive.  2 days 8 hours ago
  • jakeseth Phil sees his shadow. Not sure what that means since winter has yet to arrive in East Tennessee... Another day in the 60's!  2 days 8 hours ago
  • jakeseth RT @SeviervillePD Sevierville, TN P.D. tree down across counselor at alderman. crew in route to clear.  2 days 9 hours ago
  • jakeseth GMT is live this morning in Bell Co, KY as residents are preparing to gather and search for one of their neighbors missing since Sunday  2 days 9 hours ago

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  • Greene County 5-year-old called a hero after saving his family
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  • Knoxville veterinarians face heartworm medication shortage
  • Top TDEC officials fired by Haslam administration

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