David Carroll is BACK on DTB Podcast!
David Carroll is BACK on DTB Podcast! This was a lot of fun! We talked how the media world has changed - radio/tv - writing - his radio show on the weekends - and much more! Lot's of storys - always fun when I get to talk with the man himself - David Carroll! PLUS - you can buy his books and find out more: www.chattanoogaradiotv.com
More about the guest - via Local 3 News website:
David Carroll joined Local 3 News in 1987, and is the longest running news anchorman in Chattanooga history. Among his recent honors are Best Humorous Column of 2020 and 2021, and Best Human Interest Column of 2021 from the Alabama Press Association, a 2020 Edward R. Murrow award for hard news reporting, Best Chattanoogan (2018, 2019, 2022), Chattanooga's Best Columnist/Reporter (2016, 2019-22), Chattanooga's Best TV Personality (2016, 2018-20), Lifetime Achievement Award from the Freedoms Foundation of Chattanooga, Tennessee School Bell Award for outstanding coverage of education, and the Beacon Award from the Georgia School Boards Association. His continuous years of broadcasting in Chattanooga are second only to the late Luther Masingill.
David is the author of "Volunteer Bama Dawg," a collection of his humorous newspaper columns, "Chattanooga Radio and Television" a history of broadcasting in the Scenic City, and "Hello Chattanooga," which lists the famous entertainers, political figures, and athletes who have visited the Chattanooga area since 1900 (www.chattanoogaradiotv.com). Since publication of the books, David has spoken to hundreds of local clubs, civic groups and churches. His weekly newspaper column appears in 50 newspapers in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. His newest book "Hello Chattanooga! Famous People Who Visited the Tennessee Valley," is now available.
Before embarking on his television news career, he was one of Chattanooga's top radio announcers, beginning at the legendary WFLI, and then hosting morning shows on WGOW and KZ-106, which he signed on the air. Since 2016 he has hosted a "stories behind the hits" show called "The Vinyl Express" on Chattanooga's Big 106.9 FM and big1069.com on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-2 p.m. Eastern time.
David grew up in Alabama. David and his wife Cindy have two sons, Chris and Vince.
Please consider supporting the podast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/duringthebreakpodcast
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Granite Garage Floors of Chattanooga: https://granitegaragefloors.com/location/chattanooga
Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/
The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/
Rent-My-Equipment: https://www.rentmyequipment.com/
Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/
Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/
Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends!
This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Sign in
