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Meet the Team
Tom McElligott
Morning Show Host
Tom is excited to join the team at Moody Radio Chattanooga. He is a graduate of Rockbridge Seminary and has a BA in Communications from the University of Washington at Tacoma. Tom worked with at-risk teens in Tacoma while serving with Youth for Christ. He has also served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, lead pastor, and previously worked in radio in Washington State. Tom is celebrating 32 years of marriage with his wife, Robyn, and enjoys sports, performing arts, and the recreational game of cornhole. His daily prayer is to be reminded that God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.
Tabi Upton
Morning Show Host
Tabi (pronounced "tob-by") Upton graduated from Biola University with a BA in Psychology and from Colorado Christian University with an MA in Counseling. She has worked with families facing all types of life challenges, counseled military children living outside the US, and met with inmates in a local jail. In addition to being a regular guest on local radio stations, her column, Mind Matters, ran in the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 13 years. Tabi loves to laugh and find humor in the everyday moments of life. Most importantly, she is excited to be able to share God's love and encouragement from Scripture with you each morning on 88.9 Moody Radio.
Jacob Bartlett
Technical Producer
Jacob graduated from Middle Tennessee State in 2018 with a BS in audio production. He has a history with music and recording that started the same year he gave his life to the Lord, weaving a Christ centered world view into many styles and genres. Jacob has served on mission’s trips and ministry activities, but has always been brought back to serving the kingdom through media. Jacob and his lovely wife Emilie make their home in Chattanooga. Jacob loves serving on the air at 88.9 Moody Radio and is blessed daily by the wonderful listening family that joins him on the air.
Patrick Core
Meteorologist
Patrick has been serving at 88.9 Moody Radio since 2016, Patrick Core loves living in the Tennessee Valley. Originally from Folsom, Louisiana, Patrick is a husband and father of three who enjoys the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and any kind of sport. Patrick also enjoys spending time with his family. In addition to serving with 88.9 Moody Radio, Patrick has served at WDEF-TV, The Weather Channel, WALB-TV, and Tri-State Weather Network.
Penny Patton
Social Media
Penny is a Communications graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has been helping lead worship in some capacity since she was in the 8th grade and currently leads worship for White Oak Baptist. She is very passionate about bringing the hope of Jesus to people. In her free time, she enjoys binge watching sitcoms, crafting, and spending time with her husband Alex and her cat Piper.
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Mornings with Tom and Tabi
Mornings with Tom and Tabi helps start your day with spiritual encouragement, fresh conversation on current topics, and Christ-centered music. Join Tom McElligott and Tabi Upton for traffic updates, weather, community events, interviews, and features, as well as opportunities to join the conversation!