Amy Watson is an American journalist known for working as a morning news anchor at WTVF-TV.
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Breakthrough:Joined WTVF NewsChannel 5 as Morning News Anchor in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Amy Watson
- Full Name: Amy Watson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: Spouse of Derrick Watson
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Murray, Kentucky
- Marital Status: Married
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Media Level: Regional
Amy Watson Age
Amy Watson is about 59 years old as of 2026. Amy Watson was born in 1967.
Education
She attended Murray State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
- Murray State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Amy Watson's career includes news and reporting roles with WTVF-TV, a television station and WPSD-TV.
Organization: WTVF-TV
Role: Morning News Anchor
Period: 2006–2024
Details: Nashville, TN · Worked for 18 years as a morning anchor before retiring in October 2024.
Organization: WPSD-TV
Role: Evening Anchor and Reporter
Period: 12 years
Details: Paducah, KY · Spent 12 years working as an evening anchor and field reporter.
Organization: WDEF-TV
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Details: Chattanooga, TN · Served as a television news professional in the Chattanooga market.
Organization: KFVS-TV
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Details: Cape Girardeau, MO
Organization: TV-43
Role: Reporter
Details: Hopkinsville, KY · Began her professional broadcast career at the local station.
Rise to Fame
Amy Watson gained recognition through Nashville Street Barbers.
Notable Coverage
- Nashville Street Barbers - WTVF-TV - 2020 - Provided coverage on barbers transforming lives, winning an Emmy Award
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Nashville Street Barbers
Amy Watson Family & Relationships
Amy Watson is married to Derrick Watson. She has 3 children, including Aaron and Sarah.
- Children:
- Aaron
- Sarah
- Anne
Personal Information
- Full Name: Amy Watson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: March 26
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Murray, Kentucky
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Derrick Watson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
