Amanda Hara Bio, Wiki
Amanda Hara is an American Anchor/ Reporter/Digital Director working for Gray Television, serving the network as a streaming anchor and regional digital director for WSMV, WVLT, WFIE, and WBKO. Before taking that role in January 2026, she co-anchored WSMV’s morning show and was the digital director, supervising WSMV’s many digital platforms.
Amanda Hara Age
Hara is 44 years old as of 2026. She was born in February 1982, but manages to keep information regarding her exact date of birth out of the limelight. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday in February every year. On February 8, 2026, she posted a photo of her family celebrating her 44th birthday on her Facebook account and captioned it, “Now, when I go to the doctor’s office and they ask how old I am… I have this picture to help me…#birthday #birthdayweekend #44 #adulting.”
Amanda Hara Height/Measurements
Hara stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Amanda Hara Education
After high school, Hara furthered her studies at Washington State University Edward R. Murrow College of Communication in August 2000. In August 2003, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies. While in college, she played on the Washington State University Polo Team.
Amanda Hara Career
Hara is working for Gray Television, serving the network as a streaming anchor and regional digital director for WSMV, WVLT, WFIE, and WBKO. Before taking that role in 2026, she co-anchored WSMV’s morning show and was the digital director, supervising WSMV’s many digital platforms.
Hara has almost 20 years of experience as an anchor and reporter across the state of Tennessee, both in Nashville and Knoxville. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with 12 Emmys, 13 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, 2 National Murrow Awards, and over 18 Associated Press Awards. The Tennessee Associated Press honored her twice with Best Reporter and Best Anchor Awards. She has also received two Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Best Anchor Awards.
Though she’s from Washington, she considers Tennessee truly home. Her family moved to Middle Tennessee when she was in college. After graduating from college, she followed her family south as an intern at WSMV. Before moving back to Nashville, she was an evening anchor and executive producer of digital content at WVLT in Knoxville for a decade.
Hara serves on the board of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Previously, she sat on the Horse Haven of Tennessee Board and the Advisory Board of the American Cancer Society. She was also a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sister of East Tennessee.
Early Career
Hara launched her professional career in Evansville, Indiana, where she broadcast a report series that led to change at a local animal shelter. She also reported for CNN and the Weather Channel after a devastating tornado claimed the lives of 25 people.
A longtime equestrian, Hara moved to Lexington, Kentucky, after her stint in Indiana. In Lexington, she worked for WLEX and won an Emmy for reporting on the historic Keeneland racetrack. She also worked at a thoroughbred farm in the mornings, helping break horses for the track.
Hara returned to Tennessee with a position at WTVF in Nashville. There, she broadcast several stories, including a homeless mother going to college, a Nashville firefighter who got ill due to unsafe materials while on the job, a huge horse rescue, and a therapy dog working in Vanderbilt’s pediatric cancer wing.
Hara’s very initial journalism job came at the age of 8. Her parents allowed her to launch a small neighborhood newspaper selling 25-cent copies. After covering missing pet hamsters and garbage pickup day, she realized there was much more to journalism. This event made her ealize that that TV news was the path for her. She maintains that no other medium merges pictures and words to make such impactful messages.
Amanda Hara Net Worth
In Hara’s career as an Anchor/ Reporter/Digital Director, she has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Amanda Hara Earn?
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Amanda Hara Parents and Siblings
Originally from Snoqualmie, Washington, United States, Hara grew up there with her brother. Her brother went to college at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. While growing up, she showed Hunter/Jumpers, helped her mother breed, as well as delivered and trained three foals on their small horse farm. She wished her father a happy birthday via a Facebook post on February 3, 2026, captioned, “Happy birthday to my dad, who loves to sit on a bench but always stands when it matters!”
Hara, however, manages to keepany more information regarding her parents and whether or not she has any siblings out of the limelight. An update on her family information will be provided when available.
Amanda Hara Spouse
Hara got married in August 2016. On August 6, 2025, she posted their wedding photo on her Facebook account and captioned, “Woke up today and realized it’s our 9th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! Turns out, a LOT can happen in nine years! Our two boys are the joys of our lives. What’s your best marriage advice…”
The couple has two sons, Håkon and Hasle. Håkon was born on January 8, 2018, and is 8 years old as of 2026. On January 8, 2026, she posted photos of Håkon on her Facebook account and captioned, “Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my now EIGHT-YEAR-OLD who delights us everyday with his perfect mix of spicy, smart, and sweet…”
Hasle was born on January 13, 2021, and is 5 years old as of 2026. On January 13, 2025, she posted photos of her and Hasle on her Facebook account and captioned, “🎉Good morning on this SPECIAL day! 🎈Sweet Hasle (pronounced Hoss-luh) is officially 4! He’s an incredible child who, from as early as I can remember…”
Her husband celebrates his birthday on March 10th. On March 10, 2026, she posted a photo of her family on her Facebook account and captioned it, “A very big happy birthday to the best husband and dad in the world! Congrats on once again being older than me!”
Hara has a thoroughbred named Unafraid, who she picked up while working in Lexington. She spends er free time with her husband and sons. They can be spotted around town with their two Welsh Corgis “Sparkle” and “Floki.”
Amanda Hara X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts, where she posts frequently. On her X{Twitter} account, she has about 7K followers, around 123K followers on her Facebook page, and about 1K followers on her Instagram account.