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Looking Back: Keith Sanford Of The Tennessee Aquarium

Keith Sanford
The Tennessee Aquarium
Keith Sanford

When the Tennessee Aquarium first opened its doors in downtown Chattanooga in 1992, Keith Sanford and his family were there.

In 2016, he became the Aquarium’s fourth president and CEO.

This summer, Keith announced his upcoming retirement - and a national search is on for his successor.

Last month, he stopped by our studio.

The Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga.
Doug Strickland / The Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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