Heather Haley
News Contributor / Assistant Professor of PracticeA well-known journalist and trusted broadcaster in East Tennessee, Heather joins WUOT as a contributor to our news team. She is also an Assistant Professor of Practice in the University of Tennessee’s College of Communication & Information.
Heather brings 20 years of experience in television journalism, where she became a familiar face delivering weather, breaking news, and community stories to viewers across the region. Her clarity, calm presence, and deep connection to East Tennessee made her a trusted source of information and reassurance—especially during times of crisis.
You can reach Heather via email.
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A winter storm is expected to spread from the Midwest across much of the eastern U.S. with ice and snow. -
The state is building its first-ever Mesonet, a network of weather stations that will provide real-time, high-quality data in every county. This was added to the state budge last year, and now the project is underway. Experts say the system could be a game changer for public safety, agriculture and emergency response. -
Tennessee may be best known for football or country music, but some hope the Volunteer State can one day be known for wine. To support the pace of this growth, there is a newly expanded agriculture team in Tennessee working to grow the grape and wine industry. -
The classic fresh-cut Christmas tree comes from certain parts of the Appalachian region. The colder climate is easier to find in the higher elevations, but some pockets in East Tennessee allow the evergreens to thrive. -
Meteorologist Heather Haley breaks down trends for the upcoming winter and shares some Appalachian folklore predictions. -
As East Tennessee recovers after Hurricane Helene, farmers find their land has changed in unexpected ways. University of Tennessee soil scientists are testing the ground to create future plans.
