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‘Tennessee Crossroads’ host Joe Elmore dies at 80 | News

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'Tennessee Crossroads' host Joe Elmore dies at 80 | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Joe Elmore, a member of the WHBQ household and the host of “Tennessee Crossroads,” died at 80 Monday morning. 

Elmore’s dying got here after a protracted sickness. He left behind a son and a daughter. 

After incomes a Grasp of Arts diploma in broadcasting and movie on the College of Memphis (UofM), Elmore served because the UofM’s media relations route and as an assistant professor within the journalism division earlier than becoming a member of WHBQ as a basic project reporter, weekend anchor and have reporter. Elmore spent 5 years with WHBQ and co-hosted PM Journal. 

In 1985, Elmore moved to Nashville and started internet hosting “Tennessee Crossroads” in 1987. The journey present airs on stations throughout Tennessee and the Southeast and is likely one of the highest-rated exhibits within the PBS system. 


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