Jon Burton Biography
Jon Burton is an accomplished American journalist serving as a sports anchor/reporter at WTVF NEWS 5 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since joining the station in May 2012, following his tenure in both television and radio for 11.5 years in Pittsburgh, PA, Burton has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Jon Burton?
Burton was born on June 12, 1970, in the United States, making him 56 years old as of 2026. He celebrates his birthday in June every year, as evidenced by one of his Instagram posts, posted on June 16, 2025, where he captioned, “Thanks again for the birthday wishes! Back home after a fun weekend in NY! Love to all!”
Education | Career Background
Burton began his pursuit of higher education at State University of New York at Plattsburgh, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies. After graduating in 1990, he enrolled at SUNY Herkimer (Herkimer County Community College) and completed his Associate of Arts and Sciences in Radio and Television. He serves as a sports anchor/reporter at WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, Tennessee. He joined the station in May 2012, making him a long-standing member of the station’s sports team. In his current role, he anchors sports segments, reporting on local and national sports stories, and covering the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, and other regional teams.
Prior to WTVF, Burton worked in both television and radio for 11.5 years in Pittsburgh, PA, gaining extensive experience in sports broadcasting. Additionally, he held positions at stations in Syracuse and Buffalo, where he developed his on-air presence and reporting skills. He has covered some of the biggest sporting events in the U.S., including: MLB All-Star Game, NCAA Final Four, Super Bowl, U.S. Open Golf Tournament, and NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Off-screen, Burton enjoys cooking, traveling, and working out.
At WTVF 5, Burton works alongside;
- Steve Layman
- Jon Burton
- Rhori Johnston
Jon Burton Partner | Kids
Burton values privacy and prefers to keep details of his personal life away from public attention. Therefore, information regarding his marital status, relationships, or whether he has children has not been disclosed. There is also no confirmed record of him being married, engaged, or a parent, and such updates will be provided if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Jon Burton’s Parents and Siblings
Burton was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep his family life private. His dad (who served 20 years in the USAF), Howard L Burton, passed away in 2012, as evidenced by one of his Instagram posts posted on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022, where he captioned, “#happyfathersday to all the great Dads out there! Special shout out to my Pops! Can’t believe it’s been more than 10 years since you’ve passed! Much love!” Details about his siblings and mother have not been shared publicly. Any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Jon Burton’s Salary
Burton earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Jon Burton’s Height
Burton is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Jon Burton Net Worth
Burton’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Burton is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @jonburton32, where he has more than 2.8k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @NNC5_JonBurton, where he has over 2.2k followers, and on Twitter @NC5_JonBurton, where he has about 700 followers.