Change your hair or leave: Knoxville anchor says she was fired by WATE for her appearance The Citizen 3 years ago Weather anchor Tabitha Bartoe started at Knoxville TV station WATE in February. It wasn’t long before her curly hair became an issue for management. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X