Mackenzie Johnson

Reporter

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Mackenzie Johnson was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN and attended Notre Dame High School. She was a member of the basketball team and went on to play college basketball at Young Harris College where she received her bachelor’s in Mass Communication and a minor in Sports Studies. She spent her last year of college basketball at Mercer University where she received her Master’s in Organizational Leadership.

She has always had a passion for sports and knew that being in the sports media is where she wanted to be. She moved to Chattanooga in the summer of 2025, where she landed the job as a sideline reporter for UTC Football and Basketball. Her favorite thing to do is watch any live sports event with her siblings. She hopes to learn and grow as a reporter at News 12 and bring something new to the station.

Articles

Fallen 5 Memorial

CHATTANOOGA, TN.- 11 years ago on July 16 a terrorist attack happened in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The reef of honor was built to honor the five lives that were taken that day of the…

New Park to come to Apison

CHATTANOOGA, TN.- There has been a huge rise in residential development in Apison, leaving residents concerned about the lack of recreational spaces here, that is why Apison baptist church has…

Trump Accounts take affect

CHATTANOOGA, TN.-  President Trump rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange, promoting the launch of his administration's new Trump Accounts.  Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for children that…

RV Fire on Frost Street

CHATTANOOGA, TN.- On July 4th, around 10:30 p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a large RV fire. “Getting through the barrier of fireworks and firemen. It took a little time…

Senior Dog Adoption

Senior dogs face a much tougher road to adoption than puppies. That is why Sam Darraj has created a way for those senior dogs to be brought to the spotlight. “You…

Chattanooga Film Fest returns

CHATTANOOGA, TN.-  The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 13th annual event at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. The Festival consists of filmmakers from all over the country coming in to represent…