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Mark Hamblen

Director - Sports

A Tennessee native, Mark Hamblen was raised in Memphis. After graduating from Memphis State University in 1980, Mark joined the KALB-TV News staff as a News/Sports reporter in 1981. He became Newschannel 5’s Sports Director in 1984, and has since won a number of Associated Press awards for his work.

His job responsibilities include over-seeing the operation of the Sports Department on a daily basis, and anchoring the 6 & 10 o’clock sportscasts.

The father of three daughters, Mark enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include playing basketball, softball, and watching movies.