Amy Watson is an American journalist best known for playing News anchor in NewsChannel 5 Morning News.
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Best Known For:The television show NewsChannel 5 Morning News
Breakthrough:Developed a long-running regional television journalism career
10 Quick Facts About Amy Watson
- Full Name: Amy Watson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show NewsChannel 5 Morning News
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Murray, Kentucky
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Derrick Watson
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Reporter
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, with minors in Political Science and German.
- Murray State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism, with minors in Political Science and German
Career & Work
Amy Watson's career includes news and reporting roles with WTVF / NewsChannel 5 and TV-43.
Organization: WTVF / NewsChannel 5
Role: Morning news anchor and reporter
Period: 2006–2024
Details: Nashville, Tennessee · Worked for approximately 18 years at NewsChannel 5 before retiring from television news in October 2024.
Organization: TV-43
Role: Television journalist
Details: Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Began her television journalism career in Kentucky.
Organization: WPSD-TV
Role: News anchor and reporter
Details: Paducah, Kentucky · Worked in regional television journalism.
Organization: Television news stations
Role: Anchor and reporter
Details: Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Developed her career through additional regional television reporting and anchoring roles.
Rise to Fame
Amy Watson rose to prominence for her role on the television show NewsChannel 5 Morning News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NewsChannel 5 Morning News and Ellicott Moon.
Television
- TV Show: NewsChannel 5 Morning News (News anchor, 2006-2024) — Morning television news programme in Nashville
Books
- Book: Ellicott Moon (Author) — Children's book published by Watson
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
- Anna
Lesser Known Facts
- Watson grew up in Murray, Kentucky, before working in multiple television markets.
- Her interests following retirement included operating an antiques booth in Hopkinsville.
- She worked for approximately 18 years at Nashville's NewsChannel 5.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Amy Watson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- 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: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
