Adam Yeomans, Chief of Bureau

Adam joined the AP staff in Tallahassee, Florida in 1993. From 1996-2004 He served as news editor and assistant chief of bureau for the Miami bureau. At present, Adam is responsible for AP news and marketing operations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi.

Teresa Wasson, News Editor

Joined AP in 2000 in Nashville. 2008 named News Editor. Responsible for AP news coverage in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Delila Vassar, Administrative Assistant

Joined AP in 1998 in Nashville as assistant to the bureau chief. Handles all facets of bureau operations and is state election coordinator.

Ron Williams, Technology Manager

Ron has been with the AP for over 30 years. Based in Atlanta, he covers Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

Roger Adams, Technician

Joined AP in 1982 in Boston; 1992-2006 Rhode Island; 2006 Nashville. Installs and maintains equipment.

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Randall Dickerson, Early Breaking News Supervisor

Joined AP in 1989 in Nashville. Responsible for early breaking news for state broadcast news report.

Kristin Hall, Military Affairs

Joined AP in 2005 in Nashville. Responsible for military affairs coverage and Ft. Campbell Army post.

Mark Humphrey, Photographer

Joined AP in 1982. Responsible for photo coverage in Tennessee.

Lucas L. Johnson, State House and General Assignments

Joined AP in 1992 in Nashville. Covers Legislature and general assignments.

Travis Loller, Hispanic Affairs and General Assignments

Joined AP in 2006 in Nashville. Covers Hispanic issues and general assignments.

Sheila Burke, Newsperson

Joined the AP as legislative writer.  Covers general assignements in Nashville.

Steve Megargee, Sports Writer

Joined the AP in August 2012.  Sports writer based in Knoxville where he covers University of Tennessee sports, as well as other Tennessee sports.

Erik Schelzig, State House Reporter

Joined AP in Miami in 2003, then in Charleston, WV; transferred to Nashville in 2005. Responsible for Legislative coverage.

Teresa Walker, Sports Writer/State Sports Editor

Joined AP in 1989 in Nashville. Responsible for sports coverage in Tennessee, including the Tennessee Titans.

Chris Talbott, Entertainment Writer

Joined AP in 2006 in Jackson, Mississippi; Named Nashville entertainment writer in 2010. Responsible for entertainment coverage in Tennessee.

Adrian Sainz , Memphis Correspondent

Joined AP in 2000 in Miami, FL.  Named Memphis Correspondent in 20010. Responsible for coverage in west Tennessee.

Bob Young, Regional Television Executive

Bob joined AP in 1986 in Florida as broadcast executive. Presently, he covers AP sales in the southeast.

John Harris, Large Market Radio Executive

John joined AP in 1980, and is the large market radio executive responsible for the southeast region.

Vance Koretos, Small Market Radio Executive

Vance, a staffer with the AP since August 2007, covers the midwest small market radio stations.