| I, | Gracia C. Martore, certify that: |
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of TEGNA Inc.; |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
| Date: November 9, 2015 |
| /s/ Gracia C. Martore |
| Gracia C. Martore |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
| (principal executive officer) |
