The Joys of Living East Tennessee with Amber Carroll

In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley sits down with Amber Carroll, the new host of Living East Tennessee on WATE. Amber shares her journey from Nashville to Knoxville, her love for the local community, and how she brings a personal touch to her interviews and segments. They discuss the transformation of Living East Tennessee, the importance of supporting local businesses, and the vibrant culture of East Tennessee. Amber also reveals some of her favorite local spots and her vision for the show in the coming year. Tune in to hear more about how Amber is making waves in Knoxville and beyond.     Show Highlights: (00:00) - Intro (00:55) - Getting to know Amber Carroll (02:05) - Amber's favorite segment on Living East Tennessee (04:11) - What are the new things Amber gets to experience? (05:48) - The opportunities working for the official home of the Tennessee Vols (08:08) - Amber's vision for Living East Tennessee in 2025 (09:50) - East Tennessee's best kept secrets shared with Amber (12:24) - Younger people still encompassing Knoxville's spirit (15:50) - Amber's favorite things in East Tennessee (19:18) - Where you can find more from Amber     Links Referenced: Amber’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlynncarroll/ Living East Tennessee: https://www.wate.com/living-east-tennessee/ Contact Amber: acarroll@wate.com   Connect with ConnectTheKnox - Follow the Podcast - iTunes Spotify Or wherever you listen to Podcasts Podcast Created With Riverside.fm - Connect with Julia - Follow me on TikTok Connect with me on Instagram Find me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook - Buy or Sell a home in Knoxville - Just Homes Realty Group: www.justhomesgroup.com Find my Home Buyers & Home Sellers Guide here: https://linktr.ee/thejuliahurley