Steve Layman Biography
Steve Layman is an accomplished American journalist serving as the Sports Anchor at WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, TN, where he anchors sports segments throughout the week and hosts Sportsline on NewsChannel 5+. Since joining the station in March 2011, following his tenure as a sports director at KOKI-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Layman has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Steve Layman?
Layman was born in the United States, though he has not made his exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of his birth, and his age, remain undisclosed. However, judging by his appearance, Layman is likely in his 40s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Layman attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (August 2002 to May 2006), where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. He serves as the Sports Anchor at WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, where he anchors sports segments throughout the week and hosts Sportsline on NewsChannel 5+. Prior to joining the NewsChannel 5 Sports staff in March 2011, Layman served as a sports director at KOKI-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma, overseeing sports coverage and producing award-winning specials. Before that, he was the radio co-host at WDWS-AM in Champaign, Illinois, co-hosting Sports Talk, a popular local sports program.
Additionally, he contributed as a play-by-play announcer for University of Illinois athletics on the Illini Sports Network, where he covered football and basketball, including Illinois men’s basketball’s historic 2005 National Runner-Up season. Notably, he has been honored for best sportscast by the Associated Press and the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. He also received three OAB Awards for best sports special for his role as host and producer. Beyond the newsroom, Layman is active in Nashville’s sports scene, serving as a broadcaster for Belmont University men’s basketball and hosting the podcast In Layman’s Terms.
At WPTV 5, Layman works alongside;
- Jon Burton
- Eugene Daniel
- Rhori Johnston
Steve Layman Partner | Kids
Layman is engaged to his fiancée, Stephanie. However, not much is known about their relationship since he prefers to keep details of his personal life away from public attention. There is also no confirmed record of him being a parent, and such updates will be provided if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Steve Layman’s Parents and Siblings
Steve’s parents are Don Layman (father) and Mrs Layman (mother). On Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022, Layman celebrated his mom through one of his Instagram posts, where he captioned, “You don’t get to choose your mom, but I couldn’t have chosen any better. Thanks for all the love, guidance, and support through the years. You’re our rock, mom (and grandma!). Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.” However, more updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Steve Layman’s Salary
Layman earns an average salary between $30,000 and $50,000.
Steve Layman’s Height
Layman is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Steve Layman Net Worth
Layman’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
Layman is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @stevelayman, where he has more than 970 followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @NC5_SteveLayman, where he has over 2.1k followers, and on Twitter @SteveLayman, where he has about 5.5k followers.