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Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 19, 2025

One of Chattanooga's longest-serving broadcasters, Earl Freudenberg, was this year's recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Chattanooga Bar Association (CBA). The award, which recognizes community service that strengthens America’s system of freedom under the law, was presented at the CBA's Law Day event earlier this month. Freudenberg, known to his listeners as “Hey Earl,” began his career in the 1960s as a news director and talk show host. He also is known for his service to the Forgotten Child Fund, Red Bank Jubilee, Armed Forces Day program and countless other community activities. Former TBA presidents Paul Campbell, Marcy Eason, Sam Elliott and Bill Haltom attended the event, where Haltom gave the keynote address. He spoke about his book "The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker." Read more about the event on Local News 3.

From left: Former TBA Presidents Paul Campbell III, Marcy Eason, Sam Elliott and Bill Haltom