Chris Vernon Bio | Wiki
Chris Vernon is an American journalsit. He currently serves as a digital host and contributor for Grind City Media. Chris is also an analyst of pregame and postgame shows for Grizzlies broadcasts on the Grizzlies LIVE! His major role there is to help provide complete breakdowns as well as in-depth analysis for all home games. Chris works alongside sideline reporter Rob Fischer and television analyst Brevin Knight.
In addition to his mentioned roles, the journalist hosts “The Chris Vernon Show” on Grind City Media. Over the years, the show has netted multiple awards such as “Best Drive Time Show,” The Memphis Flyer’s “Best of Memphis” honors as “Best Radio Personality,” and “Best Sports Radio Show,” in 2016. Apart from his Grizzlies responsibilities, Chris hosts a show called “The Ringer NBA Show” and “Ringer University” as part of The Ringer Podcast Network. There, the journalist gives insights and analysis for both basketball and college football.
Chris Vernon Age
He was born in the United States of America. Chris celebrates his birthday on October 5 every year.
Chris Vernon Height
He is a man of the below-average statute, Chris stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx 1. 65m).
Chris Vernon Family
He was born to his father and mother in the United States of America. His parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2019. They got married in Marion, Arkansas at the courthouse without the approval of their parents.
Chris Vernon Wife
He mostly posts and talks about his two amazing kids on Instagram but he does not share anything about his wife. As per his Instagram post, Chris’ son King William turned 10 on January 19, 2020. His daughter Haley Mae turned 6 in 2019. Previously, Chris lived in New York and St. Louis.
Chris Vernon Education
He is a Freed Hardeman University graduate. The journalsit has lived and worked in Memphis since 2000. His major role is to cover the Grizzlies and has done so since their inaugural season in Bluff City.
Chris Vernon Show
Currently, Chris is Sports Talk in Memphis. His show is characterized by a quick wit, strong opinions, parody songs, and vast sports knowledge. Although his show is not on the radio but in podcasts and on the internet. Still, the show dominates the Memphis sports scene. While in college, Chris took a class called “Introduction to Broadcasting” and was able to call the basketball games and do a weekly TV show since the school was not that big.
He also interned at different places such as KFNS in St. Louis and media relations at the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx (Minor League baseball team). He later moved to Memphis to become a radio host. Christ started at Sports 56 WHBQ where he served as a show host. In 2016, Chris and ESPN 92.9 couldn’t come to terms and he chose to leave radio and work for Grind City Media. Chris went to Entercom and was #1 for four years. But when it came time for his contract to come up, the station only talked to him until a few days prior to it expiring.
Chris Vernon Salary
He earns his income by serving as a digital host and contributor for Grind City Media and analyst of pregame and postgame shows for Grizzlies broadcasts on the Grizzlies LIVE! Chris receives an average salary of $68,195 per year.
Chris Vernon Net Worth
He has accumulated a lot of wealth from his journalism career. Chris has so far amassed an estimated net worth of $908,176
Who Is Chris Vernon
Chris is an American journalsit. He currently serves as a digital host and contributor for Grind City Media. Chris is also an analyst of pregame and postgame shows for Grizzlies broadcasts on the Grizzlies LIVE! His major role there is to help provide complete breakdowns as well as in-depth analysis for all home games.
Is Chris Vernon Married
As per his Instagram post, Chris’ son King William turned 10 on January 19, 2020. His daughter Haley Mae turned 6 in 2019. Previously, Chris lived in New York and St. Louis.