🌦️ Chase Bryant Weather Reaches 40,000 Followers – A Milestone for Independent Tri-State Forecasting

Chase Bryant Weather, the independent forecasting service based in Dunlap, has reached a significant milestone with 40,000 followers, reflecting growing community reliance on real-time, hyperlocal weather coverage across the Tennessee Valley and tri-state region. The milestone marks a turning point for how residents in Marion County and surrounding areas access weather information outside traditional broadcast channels.

📍 Who Is Chase Bryant?

Chase Bryant, 24, is a native of Jasper, Tennessee, just west of Chattanooga, and a Marion County alma mater supporter. His passion for meteorology began in elementary school and crystallized during the devastating April 27, 2011 Super Outbreak, when watching legendary meteorologist Paul Barys cover the event on WRCB inspired him to pursue the field. Bryant holds an Associate of Science in General Studies from Volunteer State Community College and is currently enrolled in Mississippi State’s online bachelor’s meteorology program on the broadcast and operational side.

His broadcast experience includes work as a “kid caster” on WDEF 12 in Chattanooga in 2013 under former chief meteorologist Patrick Core, and recent shadowing sessions at WRCB 3 in Chattanooga in 2024 and 2025 with meteorologists David Karnes, Clay Smith, Cedric Haynes, and Hannah Skye.

🗺️ Coverage Area Spans 27 Counties

Chase Bryant Weather covers 27 primary counties across three states: 18 in Tennessee (including Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie, Van Buren, Warren, and White), 7 in Georgia (Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield), and 2 in Alabama (DeKalb and Jackson). The service reaches dozens of cities and towns, from Chattanooga and Cleveland to smaller communities like Dunlap, Jasper, Pikeville, and Spencer.

💡 What Sets This Forecasting Apart

Bryant emphasizes honesty and straightforwardness in weather coverage, refusing to use clickbait or fear-mongering tactics. He posts at least twice daily on average, with significantly more activity during severe weather events. Every post is original and human-written-no AI involvement-and he often spends 30 minutes or more crafting detailed discussions to provide comprehensive 5- to 7-day outlooks. The radar and model data he shares come from reliable vendors he pays for personally.

A key advantage, Bryant notes, is his deep knowledge of the local area: roads, businesses, and communities. This familiarity proves invaluable during live severe weather coverage. He also posts school closings and delays, and plans to add short weather forecast videos and reels as the winter season approaches.

🎯 Why Independence Matters

Bryant has no plans to join a television station, choosing instead to remain independent. His reasoning reflects a broader shift in how people consume weather information: social media and mobile apps have become the primary sources for many residents, eliminating the need to wait for scheduled newscasts. “You can get the info you need on your devices at any time of the day and night,” he explains, noting that independence allows him to operate without limits and grow on his own terms.

❤️ Understanding Storm Anxiety

Bryant’s personal journey-overcoming childhood storm anxiety-informs his approach to communication during severe weather. While at Volunteer State, he took courses in sociology, communication, and psychology to better understand human behavior and become a more effective communicator during crisis situations. This background shapes his commitment to helping followers stay calm and informed.

🎯 The Mission Ahead

Bryant’s primary goal is providing life-saving weather information to residents across Middle and East Tennessee, North Georgia, and Northeast Alabama. The 40,000-follower milestone reflects what he calls a “team effort”-a community of people who have chosen to rely on his independent forecasting for their daily and emergency weather needs. As severe weather season approaches and winter patterns develop, Chase Bryant Weather continues to serve as a trusted local resource for the tri-state region.