A Pioneer In Chattanooga Broadcasting
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www.chattanoogan.com— Several women hold the distinction of being among the firsts in Chattanooga broadcasting, but one in particular stands out, and that’s Drue Smith. The Hamilton County native helped open WDEF TV Channel 12 on their first day of telecasting, April 24, 1954 - 70 years ago.
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