Bill Williams (born March 22, 1934) is an American television journalist, currently working for WBIR-TV as Anchor Emeritus and special reporter.
Williams also works with Mission of Hope a outreach program for aid to the people in rural Appalachia.
[4] Williams is a past recipient of the "Silver Circle Award" of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
[5] On Thursday March 20, 2014, WBIR-TV staff and anchors, Beth Haynes, Stoney Sharp, Robin Wilhoit and John Becker surprised Bill with a special gift and cake (Two days early, his birthday is March 22, 1934).
Local celebrities, politicians and former co-workers including Knoxville mayor Madeline Rogero, radio host Phil Williams, former WBIR general manager Jim Hart, former WBIR co-anchor Margie Ison, Emmett Thompson from Mission of Hope, Suzanne Lindsey from Buddy's Bar-B-Q Restaurants and Catering, Knox County mayor Tim Burchett and current WBIR anchor Russell Biven who was on vacation, wished him a Happy 80th Birthday.