The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has announced its 2024 Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year finalists, and Murfreesboro's very own Chip Walters of the Blue Raider Network has earned a coveted spot among the nominees. Walters, a familiar voice to fans of Middle Tennessee State University athletics for decades, has been a longtime fixture in sports broadcasting.
Chip can be heard on WGNS calling MTSU football and men's basketball as well as host of the Roundtable program each Wednesday from 9-10am.
The NSMA, which was founded in 1959, celebrates excellence in sports media by recognizing outstanding sportscasters and sportswriters at the state and national levels.
The full list of finalists includes:
- Bob Kesling, Tennessee Volunteers Radio Network, Knoxville
- Chip Walters, Blue Raider Sports Network, Murfreesboro
- Dawn Davenport, 104.5 The Zone / ESPN, Nashville
- Jeff Hem, Nashville Sounds Radio, Nashville
- Jill Jelnick, WZTV-TV, Nashville
- Kevin Ingram, Vanderbilt Radio Network, Nashville
- Pete Weber, Predators Radio Network, Nashville
Walters’ nomination highlights his exceptional work calling Blue Raider games and his dedication to bringing the excitement of MTSU athletics to fans across the region. Join us in celebrating Chip Walters’ incredible achievement!
