by Hunter Patterson | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
Last Monday, April 5, Better Nashville anchor Kacy Hagerty joined Lipscomb’s Society of Professional Journalists for their meeting. Hagerty graduated from Lipscomb in 2007. After transferring from Tennessee Tech for her sophomore year, Hagerty was able to get an internship with Channel 4 through the help and encouragement of one of her professors, Dr. Jimmy McCollum. At Channel 4 during her internship, Hagerty would write for the news anchors and help out with whatever else was needed. She also told the SPJ students that she loves what she does, no matter the stress that may come with it. “I may not make millions, but I love what I do, and that is what matters most to me,” Hagerty said. After Hagerty graduated she applied for a job as a producer at WSMV. Because she had interned there and knew the staff, she got the job. She worked as an associate producer for the morning show; which meant that she would have to go in at around 11 at night. “It was definitely a big transition for me, going from hanging out with my friends until midnight to going into work,” Hagerty said. After a short stint of doing that, Hagerty was unfortunately let go because of budget cuts. However, soon after that she was offered the producer spot for WSMV’s midday show, Better Nashville. “As soon as I heard the news I thanked God,” Hagerty said. “It truly was an answered prayer.” Today Kacy is still working as the producer, but is also hosting the show. The regular anchor, Holly Thompson is on maternity leave. While the idea of...
