Andrew Harrison

Anchor/Reporter

Andrew Harrison is happy to be back home! He grew up in Chattanooga and is a proud graduate of East Brainerd Elementary and McCallie School. He is a longtime member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. Andrew started as a studio camera operator at WTVC in Chattanooga, and has 25 years of experience in television. He’s worked as photographer, producer, reporter and anchor. Andrew spent the last 20 years in Mississippi, the last 7 anchoring the morning news in Jackson. It’s a dynamic market, with no shortage of news, but Andrew is a Tennessean at heart. He’s won numerous AP awards for reporting, including Best Franchise for Large Market Mississippi Stations. He was voted the Mississippi Delta’s Favorite News Personality. (in 2008) Andrew is a devoted husband and father of two. His wife, Tonya is also from Tennessee. He’s a big Titans, Grizzlies and Predators fan, and when it comes to baseball, the Braves will always be number one. You can e-mail him at aharrison@wdef.com

Articles

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What’s Right With Our Schools: $100,000 Grant for Rossville Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

May 16, 2022

ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - One hundred thousand dollars isn't just good money, if you invest it in the right things, it can be life changing. Thanks to an award from TVA and…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: CSLA Robotics Team

Andrew Harrison,

May 9, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The World Series of Robotics is going on in Dallas, and a team from Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is competing! Win or…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah High School Signing Day

Andrew Harrison,

May 2, 2022

Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Signing Day comes to Sequoyah High School! 25 seniors will be taking their skills to the next level. That is a very practical and solid example of…

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What’s Right With Our Schools, Ringgold High Theatre Students

Andrew Harrison,

April 25, 2022

RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Signing Days are fairly common at high schools. So why not let theatre students get in on the act? Ringgold High recently raised the curtain on a new tradition.…

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Golden Apple Award: Ritchie Stevenson, Lake Forest Middle

Andrew Harrison,

April 19, 2022

Good principals play a vital role in assembling a caring and professional staff for the school. Lake Forest Middle School Principal Ritchie Stevenson checks those boxes and many more earning him a Golden Apple Award.

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Golden Apple Award: Nikki Varnell, CSLA

Andrew Harrison,

April 12, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Being the new kid in school can be intimidating. Nikki Varnell is great at helping new students fit right in at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. That's just…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Hamilton Sing

Andrew Harrison,

April 11, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hamilton County is large, diverse and packed with humanity. Music has a way of blending all those elements together. Hamilton Sings is a melodious example of what's right with our…

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Golden Apple Award: Janice McDaniel, Oakwood Christian

Andrew Harrison,

April 5, 2022

CHICKAMAUGA , GA (WDEF) - First grade is big adjustment in a child's life. The frivolity of kindergarten takes a back seat to more serious learning, but that doesn't mean first grade can't…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: STEM School Chattanooga’s 4K Microscope

Andrew Harrison,

April 4, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When you look through a 4K microscope, the world racks into focus in a whole new way. Even the most ordinary things contain a treasure trove of information.…

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Golden Apple Award: Tyler Roberts, Meigs County High School

Andrew Harrison,

March 30, 2022

DECATUR, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers know how to listen and encourage. As a teacher and coach at Meigs County High, Tyler Roberts displays both those skills on a daily basis. He is…

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Hamilton County District Attorney Debate Set for Tuesday 3/29/22

Andrew Harrison,

March 28, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - We are little more than a month away from the Republican Primary in the Hamilton County District Attorney's race, but we are just one day away from a debate…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Remembering Aretha Franklin at Howard

Andrew Harrison,

March 28, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We'll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon.…

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Golden Apple Award: Dyan Winters, Ingleside Elementary School

Andrew Harrison,

March 22, 2022

ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Elementary school classrooms are made up of students with vastly different skills and experiences. The ability to reach each one of them is the hallmark of a good teacher.…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Dalton Academy Named AP Capstone School

Andrew Harrison,

March 21, 2022

DALTON, GA (WDEF) - In the hyper-competitive world of College admissions, being able to say you took the most rigorous course load your high school had to offer is crucial. At…

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Golden Apple Award: Shannon Seigel, Stem School Chattanooga

Andrew Harrison,

March 15, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When cutting edge technology is combined with hard work and kindness, learning is sure to follow. Those qualities merge seamlessly in Shannon Seigle's classroom at Stem School Chattanooga. Tony…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Harrison Elementary Black History Museum

Andrew Harrison,

March 14, 2022

HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - Black History Month came to life at Harrison Elementary School. Third graders became historic figures in a living wax museum. Students and visitors both learned a…

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Golden Apple Award: Delin Brown at Fairlyand Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

March 8, 2022

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA (WDEF) - In 20 years, Delin Brown has become an institution at Fairyland Elementary. She cultivates a life long love of learning in her gifted students and oversees the aftercare…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard High Gold Level Status

Andrew Harrison,

March 7, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - There was a party going on at Howard High School on Monday (3/7/22). Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal at Howard. She exclaims, "Absolutely amazing! We are celebrating…

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Golden Apple Award: Gordon Lee Middle’s Lester Galyon

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Andrew Harrison,

March 1, 2022

Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - Even in the rigid world of of mathematics, there can be more than one way to solve a problem. Good teachers like Lester Galyon realize that. Despite a lifetime of experience…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Girls Inspired at Brainerd High

Andrew Harrison,

February 28, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through.…

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Golden Apple Award: William Newman, Thrasher Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

February 22, 2022

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Making Math and Science fun for young children can be a challenge.William Newman has created a variety of activities to keep his fourth graders engaged throughout the year…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: OLPH Baseball Field

Andrew Harrison,

February 21, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Our national pastime is more popular than ever at OLPH thanks to the addition a brand new ball field. It's the culmination of a long time effort that…

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Golden Apple Award: Dinna Spradlin, Dalton Academy

Andrew Harrison,

February 15, 2022

DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Who says Math class has to be dry as toast? What if you could write the equations right on your desk? How about a comfy couch for when you…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Brown Middle School Wow Notebook

Andrew Harrison,

February 14, 2022

HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - The early teenage years are a challenging time in most of our lives. A well-timed compliment can put pep in your step and change your entire outlook. That's…

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Golden Apple: Lori Giles, North City Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

February 8, 2022

ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: East Lake Elementary Soaring to Success

Andrew Harrison,

February 7, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Setting a goal is the first step to success, but staying motivated along the way is just as important. Students and teachers at East Lake Elementary receive recognition…

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Golden Apple Award: Joshua Edens, Orchard Knob Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

February 1, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - From The Ohio State University to Orchard Knob Middle School, Joshua Edens is an exceptional educator, and he's not a bad coach, either. Students, players and parents all agree…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Hixson AFJROTC Flag Disposal

Andrew Harrison,

January 31, 2022

HIXSON, TN (WDEF) - When an American flag becomes tattered beyond repair, there is a proper way to dispose of it. Cadets in Hixson High's Air Force Junior ROTC program know exactly…

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Golden Apple Award: Lu Ann Carey, Bradley Central

Andrew Harrison,

January 25, 2022

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Homegrown teachers often have a unique understanding of the communities they serve. That certainly describes Bradley Central's Lu Ann Carey. When she's not in the classroom, you'll find her…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard Leadership Exchange Program

Andrew Harrison,

January 24, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Knowing each other is the cornerstone of a strong community. That's the idea behind the Leadership Exchange Program at Howard High. Students from several area schools are…

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Golden Apple Award: Sam Sherrill, Boyd Buchanan

Andrew Harrison,

January 18, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A strong understanding in Science can set the foundation for a lifetime of logical thinking. Sam Sherrill makes sure his 7th graders at Boyd Buchanan understand the world around…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Hixson Middle AFJROTC

Andrew Harrison,

January 17, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Those are the core values of the United States Air Force. Now, Students at…

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Golden Apple Award: Lauren Grimes, Dalewood Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

January 11, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Sixth grade Math the can be challenging. The problems get more complex.You need a good teacher to properly explain the process. Dalewood Middle School's Lauren Grimes blends high energy…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Christian Surf Club

Andrew Harrison,

January 10, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - As far as states go, Tennessee is just about as landlocked as they come, but our geographic disadvantage was only a minor obstacle for a highly motivated Chattanooga…

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Golden Apple Award: Ryan Barton, East Lake Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

January 4, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Ryan Barton is a former Adventure Therapist. He traveled to some of the most remote spots on the globe before answering the call to become a teacher. His students at…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: REACH Program at Lakeview Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

January 3, 2022

ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - A College Education is getting more expensive every year. In Georgia, the REACH program combines local sponsors with state funds to give 8th graders a head start…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: East Lake Expression Engine

Andrew Harrison,

December 27, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Music is an important part of what makes us human. Almost all of us have a song or two inside. Students in the East Lake Community have a great…

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Golden Apple Award: Amy Bufkin, Silverdale Baptist Academy

Andrew Harrison,

December 14, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Amy Bufkin teaches Economics and History at Silverdale Baptist Academy, but dollars and cents and past events are only a small part of her commitment to her students.…

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Dalewood Middle and Bridge Chattanooga

Andrew Harrison,

December 13, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Bridge Chattanooga works to help students develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy and productive lives. One of the ways they do that is through an afternoon…

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Golden Apple: Leah Broersma, Rivermont Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

December 7, 2021

CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Parents of students in Leah Broersma's special needs pre-k program at Rivermont a grateful to have such a good teacher. They describe her as passionate and attentive. Jill Evans is…