Chris Tatum

Morning News Anchor at WAAY TV in Huntsville, Alabama

savannah, georgia, united states

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In my current role, I've helped lead a morning news show from a distant and dismal 3rd place market ranking to solid 2nd place... and growing. I'm a smart, award-winning writer, a passionate storyteller, an creative videographer, a talented video editor and a capable on-camera presenter who knows how to be myself on TV. OTHER FREELANCE SERVICES INCLUDE: Voice Overs * Copy Writing * Video Editing * Drone Videography * Video Production * Public Relations * Crisis Communications

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Local veteran recalls hardships of returning from war in Iraq

Nothing has ever been routine for Tony Hernandez and his new bride Elisabeth Palmer. But for the past 5 years, they’ve worked together on everything from daily duties to overcoming life’s more complicated challenges, especially the ones Hernandez encounte... See more

waaytv.com•Chris Tatum•Nov 28, 2025

'Mr. Opening Night,' noticeably missing as new theater season opens in Huntsville | News | waaytv.com

As the curtain goes up for a new season of Huntsville theater, one familiar face is missing - and missed. Local theater legend John Miller gave life to some of the most memorable characters to ever grace stages around the Rocket City, from Luke Henry in "... See more

waaytv.com•Chris Tatum•Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Postal services raising holiday shipping rates

The holiday season is more than a month away, but the U.S. Postal service recommends you start shipping those holiday packages, now. Starting Sunday, October 5th, the USPS will raise prices for services like Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Se... See more

waaytv.com•Chris Tatum•Sep 30, 2025

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Broadcast Journalism, Communications at Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu)Graduated: 2000

Communications, Broadcast Journalism at University Of New HavenGraduated: 2000

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Local veteran recalls hardships of returning from war in Iraq

'Mr. Opening Night,' noticeably missing as new theater season opens in Huntsville | News | waaytv.com

U.S. Postal services raising holiday shipping rates

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Local veteran recalls hardships of returning from war in Iraq

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U.S. Postal services raising holiday shipping rates

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