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Meet the 6 News Team

Drew Gardner

Reporter
Date of Joining WATE: 
October 2012
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Birthplace/Hometown: 
Chicago, IL
Education: 

Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois

Previous Media Experience: 

Reporter – WTVW/WEHT – Evansville, IN
Reporter – KNDO-TV – Yakima, WA
Intern – WBBM-TV – Chicago, IL
Intern – WLS-TV – Chicago, IL

Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

Live music, theatre, cooking, traveling, working out (when I get the time and motivation)

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

Every day I meet a new person with a new story. I’m constantly learning. As I like to say…I know a little about everything and a lot about nothing.

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Prentice Elliott
Kristin Farley
Hayley Harmon
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Mike Krafcik
Jessa Lewis
Samantha Manning
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan
Alexis Zotos

Recent Tweets

  • DrewRGardner @ARC_TNMtnValley @6News @RedCross my pleasure as always!!  2 days 11 hours ago
  • DrewRGardner @HayleyWATE heading to a report of a bus accident in Anderson Co. with 2 students possibly injured. Stay with @6News for the latest.  2 days 21 hours ago
  • DrewRGardner RT @6News: Anderson County school superintendent tells us it's possible 2 students were hurt in school bus crash on Johnson Gap Rd.  2 days 21 hours ago
  • DrewRGardner RT @jaketapper: (CNN) --OK Medical Examiner's Office told to expect about 40 additional bodies, incl about 20 children, to add to official …  3 days 22 min ago
  • DrewRGardner @RedCross volunteers across the country deploying to OK today. @ARC_TNMtnValley not sending a crew yet. Find out how to help on GMT.  3 days 37 min ago

Latest News

  • East Tenn. troop reacts to Boy Scout decision
  • Knox County deputies apprehend violent sex offender
  • Sevierville Police cracking down on shoplifters
  • Knoxville radio station switches frequency, format
  • Emails describe hostile work situation prior to Wright firing
  • Homeowner opposes UT plan to build new laboratory on historic properties
  • Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
  • Harriman plans recreation area at riverfront Superfund site
  • Two popular Knoxville bars among the five low scores this week
  • Boaters reminded to stay safe on the lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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