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Gary Pickens

Professional Experience:
   
-More than 30 years of experience in
    radio, television and public relations
News Philosophy:
 
   -Get the story first, but make sure
    your facts are right before you open
    your mouth.
Education:
   
-South Side High School-voted most
    talented senior class Chadwick
    University, Birmingham, AL-B.S.
    Business Admin. Meteorology courses-
                                             Miss. State Univ.
Place of Birth:
   
-Jackson, TN
Hobbies/Interest:
 
   -Golf, Hockey, Flying
Community Involvement:
 
   -Volunteer Pilot for Civil Air Patrol
Family:
  
  -Wife, Paula...2 kids...Andrew and Anna
Pets:
 
   -My cat, Pete
Favorite Books and Movies:
   
-Anything written by Steven Ambrose, Patton, 12 O'clock High, The
    Longest Day, It's a Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn
Likes Best About TN:
   
-The weather
Most Interesting Assignment:  
  
  -3 Part series on a local boy at the Naval Academy
Favorite Quote:
    "To survive in the 21st century, we as leaders must live by Rule 13
    and Rule 14...Rule 13 says, 'Always do what is right,' and Rule 14
    says, 'When placed in charge, Take command.
'
    - General H. Norman Schwarzkopf