Justin Hanson

West Tennessee Reporter

Justin Hanson is the West Tennessee reporter for Action News Five.

He is a 2002 graduate of Christian Brothers University with a BA in English. He interned at Action News Five during his college career.

Justin joined the Action News Five team in February 2006.

Justin also anchors the morning traffic reports on Action News Five at 5 AM and 6 AM weekdays.

Justin also serves on the music staff of First United Methodist Church in Covington, TN.

Justin lives in Covington, Tennessee

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Car sharing zips to Memphis posted on Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 5:58pm MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The City of Memphis has partnered with Zipcar to provide four new cars for residents to use at their discretion. These cars are permanently parked downtown at two separate... read more...
Memphis in May officials take security seriously posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 9:27am MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The bombings at the Boston Marathon prompted authorities around the world to double and triple check security for upcoming events. With Memphis in May right around the corner... read more...
Prominent Memphis pastor becomes new NAACP President posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 7:11pm MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A change in leadership in the Memphis chapter of the NAACP could mean a complete makeover, at least according to its new president. Prominent Memphis pastor Keith... read more...
Tweaks to Bass Pro's Memphis plan won't stop its economic boost posted on Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 10:22pm MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - There are talks the new Bass Pro Shop might be scaling back. Earlier this year, the store unveiled it's plan to re-open the Pyramid as a major... read more...
Downtown 'slum' could bring in more money posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 - 6:40pm MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Slum is defined by Merriam-Webster as a "densely populated usually urban area marked by crowding, dirty run-down housing, poverty, and social disorganization". Do you... read more...
Nashville Celtic Rock Band Coming to the Alley posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 1:51pm Nashville Celtic rock band Molly Ramone will come to West Tennessee on Thursday, May 17, when singer/songwriter Mark Harriman and Joe Khoury will perform at Arts in the Alley in downtown Henderson.... read more...
Orange Mound couple partners with Memphis business to help community posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 6:10am Rev. Reginald J. and Mrs. Mary Tucker have hearts of gold and are getting positive results in the Orange Mound community.They work with underprivileged youth in the neighborhood and help them to be... read more...
Pink tractor to be auctioned off at Relay for Life event in Lauderdale County posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 6:07am This Relay for Life tractor will be one of the items auctioned off during this years Relay for Life in Lauderdale County. A Relay for Life team restored this tractor for the sole... read more...
CBU hosts college SEARCH retreat posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 11:40am Over 60 college students from Christian Brothers University (CBU), the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, and Southwest Tennessee Community College attended the fourth annual Memphis Diocese... read more...