Author Archives: David Carroll

About David Carroll

David Carroll is a longtime Chattanooga radio and TV broadcaster, and has anchored the evening news on WRCB-TV since 1987. He is the author of "Chattanooga Radio & Television" published by Arcadia.

Neither for President!

Recently I wrote a column titled, “I Could Never Be President.” I listed the reasons why I could never be elected, and the fact that I lack the basic qualifications…. Read more »

Time Out for Bad Behavior

When I was writing a book about all the famous people who had visited my hometown, I interviewed Hugh Moore, an attorney who has attended more than a thousand concerts…. Read more »

The Cursive Comeback

I just saw a TV commercial for an “Atlanta Braves 2023 All-Star Game Bat.” For $139, you get a baseball bat signed by the eight Braves who were selected to… Read more »

I Came to Play

  Every year I clean out my pockets and share the notes I’ve made while watching sporting events on TV. I listen carefully to the sportscasters, who have a lot… Read more »

What’s in the Mail?

I am taking a vacation for the first time since 2019. Before I start packing, let’s clean out the inbox. Dear David: You have written in the past about poor… Read more »

Our Little Secret

Disclaimer: For those of you who are accustomed to watching the “news” channels that specialize in anger-tainment, the uplifting items you are about to read could cause heart palpitations, night… Read more »