Chris Tatum Bio, Wiki
Chris Tatum is an American News Reporter and Anchor known for working at WAAY-TV 31 News in Huntsville, Alabama as a morning news anchor. He started working at the station in September 2021 and before that he was working for WJCL-TV.
Chris Tatum Age
Tatum was born on January 14 in the United States. His birth month and day got revealed through WAAY-TV’s Facebook post on January 14, 2025, where the caption read “Wishing the happiest of birthdays to… Chris Tatum!”. However, Tatum manages to keep information regarding his year of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 60s.
Chris Tatum Height/Measurements
Tatum stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 3 inches.
Chris Tatum Career and Education
Tatum attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) from the year 1996 to the year 2000. There he studied Mass Communications with a focus on Broadcast Journalism. Coming to his career, Tatum works with the WAAY 31 News Storm tracker Weather Team as a morning news anchor. This is his second stint at the station – his very first one was from 2000 to 2001, where he worked as a Sand Mountain Bureau Chief.
Before joining WAAY-TV, he worked as a Morning News Anchor at WJCL in Savannah, GA – this was from October 2015 to September 2021. He also served as a news reporter, evening news anchor, and multimedia journalist at WABG TV in Greenville, MS (from October 2014 to October 2015), and as a Reporter, Anchor, and Multimedia Journalist at WTVA TV in Tupelo, MS (from February 2014 to September 2014).
Beyond journalism, Tatum gained experience in public relations as a Senior Publicist at PLA Media (from June 2013 to January 2014) and as Director of Communications at WellCity, Incorporated (from July 2011 to June 2013). He also worked briefly as a Publicist at Webster & Associates Public Relations from March 2011 to May 2011. Additionally, he was a Freelance Reporter at WZTV (FOX 17) in Nashville – this was from March 2010 to March 2011.
His extensive career also includes 23 years (from August 1985 to September 2008) in various anchor and reporter roles at ABC 33/40 TV, WSMV TV, WAAY TV, and multiple radio stations. Before entering journalism, Tatum served as a Cryptologic Analyst (Rank: E-5) in the United States Navy (from February 1986 to July 1993).
Tatum says that he takes great pride in being a longtime TV news journalist. With over 20 years in broadcasting, he has witnessed some of the most important events – from powerful storms like hurricanes and tornadoes to terrorism, crime, and stories of resilience. A true “news junkie,” Tatum is passionate about sharing stories of individuals who face tough challenges and find a way to overcome them.
Chris Tatum Net Worth
In Tatum’s career as an News Reporter and Anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Chris Tatum Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Chris Tatum Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Tatum manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Chris Tatum Spouse
Tatum manages to keep information regarding whether or not he is in marriage private. An update of his marital status will be done when available. It is also not known if he has any children. During his spare time, he likes to read, chill with his cats, and explore The Tennessee Valley.
Chris Tatum WAAY-TV
Tatum works at WAAY-TV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jeff Castle
- Grace Anello
- Amber Kulick
- Max Cohan
- Trevor Denton
- Nakell Williams
- Marie Waxel
- Demetria Green
- Tory Dunnan
- Georgia Clark
Chris Tatum Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 700 followers, around 750 followers on his Facebook page, and about 130 followers on his Instagram account.