Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by Author
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Chelsea Chandler Biography
Chelsea Chandler is an American working in the field of journalism and meteorology as a news anchor on weekends and mornings for FOX13. She came to Memphis, Tennessee, as a meteorologist in November 2022, after serving Tegna for 7 years.
Chelsea Chandler Height
Chandler stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Chelsea Chandler Age
Chandler is 37 years old. She was born on November 24, 1987, in the United States. She annually celebrates her birthday on November 24th, as suggested by her Facebook post on November 24, 2023, captioned “Reaching Level 36 was so special thanks to y’all! I’m still going through all my messages, but have appreciated them so much!…”
Personal Life
Chelsea Chandler Relatives and Family
Chandler was born in Memphis to Reene and Fred Chandler. She had a brother called George, who unfortunately lost his life due to suicide. This took a toll on Chandler’s mental health and made her became a huge supporter of mental health and suicide awareness, and education.
Reene celebrates her birthday on September 19th. This is evident in Renee’s Facebook repost on September 19, 2017, captioned “She’s my best friend and my mom, the BEST mom-the birthday queen and has always been the star of the show!…”
Fred was born on October 11, 1940, and is 85 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on October 11, 2024, captioned “Let the celebration begin!! My sweet daddy turns 84 tomorrow, but one day just isn’t enough to celebrate all things Freddy Boy…” Her father was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery in April 2024 to remove it. He also underwent chemotherapy.
Chelsea Chandler Spouse and Children
Chandler manages to keep her marital and relationship status private. She is interested in rescuing animals and Memphis history. She works on the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and Executive Leadership Team for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Chelsea Chandler Education
Chandler received her diploma from Briarcrest Christian High School before enrolling at Christian Brothers University. She later graduated with degrees in Psychology, History, and was one of only two students to complete a degree in music. She also enrolled in Penn State University and Mississippi State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology.
Professional Life
Chelsea Chandler Career
Chandler works as a news anchor at FOX31 in Memphis, Tennessee. She anchors during the weekends and mornings. Before her promotion to news anchor in April 2025, she worked as a meteorologist.
Being a part of FOX13 has been a dream come true for Chandler since she is following in her mother’s footsteps. Her mother appeared on George Klein’s Talent Party in that same studio half a century ago. Family means a great deal to Chelsea, so having the opportunity to stay home is a blessing she deeply appreciates.
Before her tenure at FOX 13, Chandler served Tegna for 7 years. She started as a feature reporter, then moved to traffic anchor, and was eventually promoted to fill-in anchor and weekday morning and midday meteorologist. During her time there, she broadcast countless severe events, outbreaks, and snow and ice events.
Chandler’s career started at WMC Action News 5 as a traffic anchor. After being out of action for a year due to an accident, a call related to the FIFA World Cup came, transforming her life. She started co-hosting a sports talk radio show with Alum Earle Farrel, a former FOX13 journalist. This experience assisted her in securing a position with the Phoenix Suns and ultimately led to her covering the Grizzlies. She has worked as a sideline reporter for ESPN for Tiger Basketball, color commentary for an international tennis match, and as well as a home renovation show.
Chandler lost her brother in 2011, which took a toll on her mental health. As a result, she became a huge supporter of mental health and suicide awareness and education. She is interested in rescuing animals and Memphis history. She works on the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and Executive Leadership Team for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout Chandler’s television career, she has received honors and awards for her work. For instance, she was recognized as the Best TV Weatherperson by the Commercial Appeal, Memphis, and Best of Memphis for various years by the Memphis Flyer for her work as a morning meteorologist 8 times out of the past 7 years.
Chandler was crowned Miss Tennessee International in 2012. She is a singer and was a two-time American Idol Hollywood finalist and has performed on “The Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Larry the Cable Guy”, and “Tyra Banks Show”. In addition, she also performed at Carnival Cruise Lines, Disneyland, and every Opry in the South.
Chandler is an experienced horseback rider and has won multiple titles, having secured multiple titles and been selected to represent Tennessee for several years at The Congress, the world’s largest American Quarter Horse show.
Chelsea Chandler Net Worth
Chandler has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist and meteorologist.
Chelsea Chandler Salary
Chandler receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as a news anchor for at FOX31.
Chelsea Chandler Social Media
Chandler has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 244K on Facebook, over 18.8K on Instagram, and over 19.9K on X.
