Faculty Profile: Keel Hunt

Keel Hunt is the author of four books and a columnist for The Tennessean in Nashville and the USA Today Tennessee network. Born in Nashville, Hunt was a 1971 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where he majored in English and history. In 1975, he received his master's degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He has been a reporter, editorial writer, city editor and Washington correspondent. His popular blog called “Field Notes” provides commentary on poliBcs, government, and culture. In 1977, Hunt became the research director and speechwriter for Lamar Alexander’s 1978 campaign for Governor, and he was named Special Assistant to Gov. Alexander of Tennessee in January 1979. He later served as staff director of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a Trustee Emeritus of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville and has served on the Board of Visitors of MTSU’s Honors College.