Chris Clark Retires at age 87 (Channel 5 news Anchor)

Down in Nashville, Tennessee; for more than 35 years, Chris was the face of NewsChannel 5. He retired in 2007. He was one one of the must rebutable and respected news anchor's out there.

As a boy growing up in Atlanta, Chris Clark's father encouraged him to become a TV repairman. as his family had been a line of handy men. At least it got him going in the right direction. Last May, Chris left NewsChannel 5 as the longest-serving TV anchor in Nashville. And he ironically never fixed a single television.

By the time he retired in the spring of '07, Chris Clark had not just made a name for himself in Nashville. He'd left a legacy.

Since his retirement, Chris said he's been traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. Beginning next fall, he'll take on a new role as a professor.

Chris will join MTSU's journalism program and teach a class so he can share some of his wisdom with future reporters.

As he leaves channel 5 news, his wisdom will live on for a long time to come.