Ernie Freeman Bio, Wiki
Ernie Freeman is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WHBQ – FOX 13 Memphis in Tennessee, serving the station as a weekday morning news anchor. He has been working with this station since the year 2004.
Ernie Freeman Age
Freeman was born on August 30 in the United States – this is according to his Instagram post on August 30, 2024. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday every year on the 30th of August. However, he 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 50s.
Ernie Freeman Height/Measurements
Freeman stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches.
Ernie Freeman Career and Education
Freeman graduated from Michigan State University – this was before he began a long and successful career in broadcast journalism. He serves at FOX 13 Memphis as a weekday morning news anchor, appearing on the program “Good Morning Memphis”. He joined the station in the year 2004 as a weekend news anchor – he quickly transitioned to mornings and he immediately became part of the “Good Morning Memphis” team in the year 2005.
In the year 2010, Freeman took on a new role as the solo anchor for the station’s very 1st 10 PM newscast. Over the years, Freeman has delivered live coverage – from major events like the deadly tornado in Smithville, Mississippi, the Nashville floods, and President Obama’s very 1st inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Also, Freeman has done impactful investigative reporting – he has uncovered issues behind the foreclosure crisis (revealing flaws in Tennessee’s sex offender monitoring, exposing rural speed traps, and highlighting millions in unpaid parking tickets owed to Memphis). Freeman was the co-creator of “Memphis in Black and White” (an ongoing series) – there he explored race relations in the city. After a two-year shift on evenings, he returned to “Good Morning Memphis” in the year 2012 – there he continues to co-host the Emmy-winning morning show.
Freeman has built a strong journalism career with experience in cities like Illinois, Ohio, Atlanta, Nashville, Baltimore, and Chattanooga. His path eventually led him to Memphis – there he became a trusted face in local news.
Ernie Freeman Net Worth
In Freeman’s career as an Anchor and Reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Ernie Freeman Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Ernie Freeman Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Freeman 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. However, on August 9, 2021, he posted a photo of 2 boys on his Facebook page, and he called them his nephews in the caption – this means that he has a sibling!
Ernie Freeman Spouse
Freeman is a married man but he has managed to keep the name of his wife private. He often posts his photos alongside his wife, go check ’em! It is also not known if they have any children.
Ernie Freeman FOX 13 Memphis
Freeman works at WHBQ – FOX 13 Memphis where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Darrell Greene
- Darcy Thomas
- Daniel Wilkerson
- Brittani DuBose
Ernie Freeman Facebook and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Facebook page, he has about 44K followers, and he has about 1.6K followers on his Instagram account.