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• MEET THE HOSTS OF TENNESSEE MORNINGS
	Charlie Chase "Tennessee Mornings" Host Charlie Chase was born in Rogersville, Tennessee and moved to Nashville in 1974. He has been in broadcasting thirty-five years and counting! His radio career began at age 13 working parttime and later worked on-air jobs while serving as Program and Music Director in Kingsport, Knoxville, and, later, Nashville, landing at the world famous WSM Radio--replacing Pat Sajak when he decided to pursue television. While working at WSM Radio, he began doing music reports for Channel 4 in Nashville. This lead to being offered the host position for the station's long-running midday magazine program in 1982. It was during that stint that television producer Jim Owens connected with Charlie to begin This Week in Country Music, which debuted in 1983. Charlie also hosted and produced the highly-rated series of specials: Funny Business with Charlie Chase and the Crook and Chase Show. Past playing partners include John Daly, Fuzzy Zoeller, Bob Murphy, Troy Aikman, former Vice President Dan Quayle, and other sports and music figures who also look at golf as a way to get out of the house. Charlie also enjoys visiting historic sites and searching for antiques.

	Kelly Sutton Co-host of "Tennessee Mornings" Kelly is the early morning host Nashvillians have been waking up to since 2001. She comes to Music City by way of Evansville, Indiana where she was the 6 & 10 PM anchor for CBS 44 News. She also worked on the CBS 44 Early Show for two years and anchored in the Owensboro Bureau for two months. Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Hanover, Indiana, she graduated from Franklin College and took a job at WTHR NBC 13 in Indianapolis. Although she has been in several cities, Kelly now considers Nashville home. She has served as the Media Chair for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk and BMI's Music City Tennis Invitational Tournament. She also volunteers with Monroe Harding Children's Home, Team in Training, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Society and New Leash on Life. Kelly has completed 3 Music City Half -Marathons and is looking forward to training for her fourth race. Her hobbies include golf, tennis, running and eating out. Kelly currently resides in Nashville with her husband Paul, her daughter Savannah Reese and her Jack Russell Terriers "Jack" and "Emmy".

	Rachael Bernard Live Commercial Coordinator Rachael Bernard, a native of Nashville , began acting at a young age only to decide later to make a career of it. After starring in High School productions, local theatre and with some encouragement from her acting coach, Arita Trahan, Rachael soon left for New York City , to continue her acting studies at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Upon graduating, Rachael eagerly attended many auditions, taking part in several off Broadway Productions. After staying in the “Big Apple” she returned to Nashville to appear in both independent films, national commercials, and began working for Tennessee Mornings on Fox 17. Rachael's work in local theatre and music, helps her bring a unique perspective to Nashville entertainment in her “Around Town with Rachael” segments. Her background in writing and improv serve her well in her work with live sponsors and help her to fit right in with the “Drama” on Tennessee Mornings. Rachael's ultimate goal is to win an Oscar for Best Actress. But in the mean time her dog Oscar will suffice.

• NASHVILLE AREA WEATHER

77°

TONIGHT: A few clouds. Lows in the low to mid 60s.

SATURDAY: Plenty of clouds with isolated showers or thunderstorms possible. Highs near 90.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows around 70.

SUNDAY: Showers and thunderstorms mainly in the morning, then just a few showers or storms during the afternoon. Highs in the low to mid 80s.

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