Kayla Brooks

Executive Producer/Anchor
Harrisonburg, VA
Kayla Brooks

Kayla Brooks joined the WHSV team in June 2021. She is from Middle Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science.

Throughout high school, Kayla competed in National Speech and Debate Association competitions. At UT Martin, she worked for the campus radio station, WUTM 90.3 The Hawk, contributed to UTM-TV and interned at WPSD Local 6 in Paducah, Kentucky.

In her free time, Kayla likes to read a good book, work out, spend time with her family (which includes her two dogs and cat). Kayla is a dedicated storyteller who wants to get to the bottom of issues that matter to you.

Education
  • The University of Tennessee at Martin
  • Awards
  • Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems, Best TV Talk Program
  • Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems, Best Community News Coverage
  • Southeastern Journalism Conference, Best MMJ Finalist