WBIR has introduced you to many people over the years born and raised in East Tennessee. Now, through a new series called Home Grown, Beth Haynes is giving you the chance to get to know them even better. This area has shaped many familiar faces from Kenny Chesney and Chad Pennington to Scottie Mayfield. Tuesdays at Five, we're going to take you down memory lane and share the unique journeys of Tennessee's favorite sons and daughters.
The name Lady Vol is synonymous with champion, and Gloria Ray can take some credit for that. She's a HomeGrown trail blazer from North Knoxville who helped pave the way for women's athletics.
East Tennessee is no stranger to American Idol, but a singing cop from Sevierville certainly left his mark on the reality show and America. In this HomeGrown, Beth Haynes introduces us to the man behind the badge and incredible voice.
Michael Strickland knows a thing or two about the spotlight. And, if you've seen a concert in the last four decades, most likely you've seen his work. Strickland is well known in the world of entertainment thanks to his light and sound company, Bandit Lites. Believe it or not, Strickland started the business before he could even drive.
Con Hunley has experienced the highs and lows of the music business. After walking away for years, a gig at the White House helped revive his career in the late 90s.
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