Kenny Hawkins Biography
Kenny Hawkins is an American journalist working for WJHL as the sports director since he was promoted in 1992. In addition to his role as sports director, Hawkins works as the co-host of “Morning Monster” on WXSM Cumulus radio 640AM three days a week. He joined the station in 1986 as a videographer and has served the station for more than 35 years.
Kenny Hawkins Education
Hawkins joined East Tennessee State University when he finished his high school education. Later, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. During college, he was an intern at a TV in the Tri-Cities and was a nighttime DJ at WQUT-FM.
Kenny Hawkins Career
Hawkins has worked for WJHL as the sports director since he was promoted in 1992. Upon joining the station, he first worked as a videographer. He was promoted to weekend sports anchor three years later. As a high schooler, he helped in the creation of the high school sports show “Sportscenter 7” airing on local cable stations in Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs, and Clinton, TN.
During his career, WJHL has won many awards including the Tennessee Associated Press award for Best Sports Video, Best Sports Talk Show, Best Sports Story, and Best Sportscast. In 2004, he won the Virginia Associated Press Best SportsDepartment Award, making WJHL the only station located outside Virginia to win that honor.
In addition to his role as sports director, Hawkins works as the co-host of “Morning Monster” on WXSM Cumulus radio 640AM three days a week. Away from journalism, he is heavily involved in the community. He has served organizations like Speedway Children’s Charities, Doe River Gorge, Relay for Life, the United Way, and St. Jude’s.
Hawkins co-founded the Diabetes Association and worked as its honorary chairman of the Tri-Cities chapter of Step Out Walk for Diabetes which collected over a million dollars. He is on the board of directors of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame after he was nominated Lieutenant Governor. In 2005, he served as an inductee of the ETSU Communications Department Hall of Fame.
Kenny Hawkins Age
Hawkins was born in Oak Ridge but likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Kenny Hawkins Height
Hawkins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Kenny Hawkins Family
Hawkins has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not if Hawkins has any siblings.
Kenny Hawkins Wife
Hawkins is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has a set of twin daughters but he has kept information regarding them away from the public, we’ll update this information once it’s available.
Kenny Hawkins Net Worth
Hawkins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Kenny Hawkins Salary
Hawkins earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WJHL
Hawkins is working at WJHL where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Sara Diamond
- Kasey Marler
- Kelly Goetz
- John Jenco
- Anslee Daniel
- Karen Jenkins
- Mark Reynolds
- Alex Williams
- Laurel Blanchard