Demetria Kalodimos: "Searching for Hidden Treasure"

About this episode

Demetria Kalodimos shares her journey as a journalist and her personal passions in this episode.

Demetria Kalodimos is a familiar name and treasured voice in Nashville. She joined WSMV in 1984 and became the longest-running evening news anchor in its history. A career journalist and storyteller, Demetria is also a documentarian and musician. In this episode you’ll learn new things about Demetria--how she hails from Chicago, is an enduring Cubs fan, and has a zeal for treasure-hunting, Cornish Rex cats, real people, and true stories. Check out the Banner & Company podcast the De...

People in this episode

Host: Leanne W. Smith

Guest: Demetria Kalodimos

Topics covered

• journalism
• storytelling
• treasure hunting
• personal interests
• Nashville news

Keywords

• Demetria Kalodimos
• Nashville
• journalism
• treasure hunting
• Cornish Rex cats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WSMV

Products: Cornish Rex cats

Books & works: Banner & Company podcast

Places: Nashville, Chicago

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