Jill Jelnick leaves FOX 17 to pursue play-by-play broadcasting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Jill Jelnick is departing her role as sports director at FOX 17 after five years. She will transition to play-by-play broadcasting and teaching at Belmont, with her last newscast scheduled for August 7. Jelnick's decision follows her experiences calling games for the Tennessee Lady Vols, which reignited her passion for sports broadcasting. She will continue to help with high school football coverage before leaving.
- •Jelnick's final broadcast at FOX 17 is on August 7.
- •She plans to teach four sports broadcasting classes at Belmont.
- •She previously worked in Chattanooga and San Antonio.
- •Jelnick has won multiple regional Emmy awards and Murrow awards.
- •She has experience calling games for the Lady Vols and local sports.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Why Jill Jelnick is leaving as FOX 17 sports director after 5 years
"After five years as the sports director at FOX 17, Jill Jelnick has decided to leave the station to become a play-by-play broadcaster and teacher.
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