Ben Luna’s passion for weather and broadcasting began in childhood. He spent countless hours watching Nashville and Huntsville television meteorologists deliver daily forecasts and provide critical coverage during severe weather events. These early experiences sparked a dream that would one day shape his life’s calling.
That dream became destiny on April 16, 1998, when Tennessee’s first F5 tornado touched down just miles from his home. The devastation of that day, and the way the community came together to help those affected, solidified Ben’s desire to become a meteorologist and servant leader in his community.
Ben spent over 21 years at WLX Radio in Lawrenceburg, where he held multiple roles, including serving for several years as general manager. He credits station owner Roger Wright as a key mentor and a model of community commitment. Inspired by that example, Ben devoted himself to volunteer service with organizations such as the American Red Cross, New Prospect Fire Department, Box 50 Responder Services Unit, and the Rotary Club of Lawrenceburg.
A 2004 graduate of Lawrence County High School, Ben continued his education at Martin Methodist College before being accepted into the Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University. He has also studied meteorology through programs at both Penn State University and Harvard University.
Ben is married to Sarah, a counselor at Lawrence County High School. They live in Lawrenceburg with their beloved cat, Bob. In addition to his broadcast and weather work, Ben serves as pastor of Fall River and Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Churches. He is also a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
In recognition of his leadership and service, Ben was named Lawrence County’s Citizen of the Year in 2020. The honor came in part for his role in helping build a dual-polarimetric Doppler radar system in Lawrenceburg and for his dedication to the region’s volunteer and faith-based communities.
