Lelan Statom Biography
Lelan Statom is an American Meteorologist working for WTVF serving as a morning meteorologist and co-host of the program, Talk Of The Town. He joined the station in 1993 as a weekend morning and evening weather anchor and has served the station for over a decade.
Lelan Statom Age
Statom was born in Chicago but likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s judging from his appearance.
Lelan Statom Height
Statom stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Lelan Statom Family
Statom grew up in Dyersburg, Tennessee alongside his sister, Melanie, and brother, Corey. Even so, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents.
Lelan Statom Wife
Statom married Yolanda in July 1993. On July 17, 2024, he wished Yolanda a happy 31st anniversary via his Instagram account. The couple has a daughter named Kayel and a son named Taylor.
Kayela got married to John Goldey in August 2024. He posted a picture of the newlyweds on his Instagram account and captioned it “The Statom & Golden Families present: Mr. & Mrs. John & Kayela Goldey 💍💒”
Taylor celebrates his birthday every March 29th as evidenced by Statom’s birthday shoutout on March 29, 2024. When the skies are clear, he goes to the parks for walking or bike riding. He also enjoys taking pictures.
Lelan Statom Net Worth
Statom has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Lelan Statom Salary
Statom earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Lelan Statom WTVF
Statom is working at WTVF alongside other famous WTVF meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Nick Beres
- Ben Hill
- Hunter Hoagland
- Rhori Johnston
- Jennifer Kraus
- Heather Mathis
- Hannah McDonald
- Austin Pollack
- Nikki-Dee Ray
- Henry Rothenberg
- Bree Smith
- Rebecca Schleicher
- Amy Watson
Lelan Statom Education
Statom joined the University of Tennessee- Knoxville when he finished his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Communications concentrating on News and Public Affairs. He also holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State.
Lelan Statom Career
Statom is working for WTVF as a morning meteorologist. He has helped the people in the Mid-South start their day for over 15 years. Since 1999, he has worked as part of the station’s morning newscast, NewsChannel 5 This Morning. He started co-hosting Talk Of The Town in September 2006. Upon joining the station, he first worked as a weekend morning and evening weather anchor.
While in Nashville, Statom has won multiple awards and honors. In 2007, he won a Mid-South regional Emmy award with Ron Howes and Charlie Neese for covering the April 2006 tornadoes. He won three Emmy nominations for Best Weathercast. The Tennessee Associated Press granted him Best Weathercast in 2006.
Readers of the Nashville Scene & The Tennessean chose him as the Favorite Weather Anchor in Reader’s Polls for every paper. He has also been chosen as the Best Dressed man in Nashville by readers of the Tennessean and The Nashville News family of newspapers. He has also received awards from the Gospel Music City Awards, TN Lay Organization of the A.M.E.Church, and 4-H.
Statom’s interest in weather can be traced back to when he was in the 7th grade. He even had a weather center in his backyard when he was in middle school. He began his TV career in Knoxville, serving WVLT(previously known as WTVK), and then worked at WATE. In Knoxville, he held several roles including producer, photojournalist, tape editor, and weekend assignment editor.
Statom also worked with Black Entertainment Television News while he was in Knoxville. In 1990, he relocated to Bristol where he worked as a weekend weather anchor and reporter at WCYB. Previously, he was a Black Achiever with the YMCA. He also worked on boards for the TN 4-H Foundation, TSU Cooperative Extension, First Steps, UT-Knoxville AG Institute, and Youth Encouragement Services.
Affiliations, Community Service, and Volunteering
Active in the community, Statom volunteers with TN & Davidson Co. 4-H. He is also on the boards of Northwest YMCA, Middle TN Boy Scouts, Laughter is the Best Medicine, Cornerstone Financial Credit Union, and the Board of Visitors for UTK College of Communication & Information. Moreover, he speaks to thousands of school students every year throughout Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Statom served two terms on the Davidson Co. Agricultural Extension Committee after he was appointed by Former Metro Nashville Mayor, Bill Purcell, & the Metro Council. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Moreover, he holds the Seal Of Approval from both organizations. He serves as a member of 100 Black Men of Middle TN and is the president of the Nashville Assoc. of Black Journalists.
Lelan Statom Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 64K followers on Facebook, over 11K followers on Instagram, and over 23K followers.