Jeremy Finley Bio, Wiki
Jeremy Finley is an American Anchor/ Investigative Reporter working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief investigative reporter and evening anchor. He has been working with this station since March 2003.
Jeremy Finley Age
Finley manages to keep information regarding his date of birth out of the limelight. An update on his age will be made once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Jeremy Finley Height/Measurements
Finley stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Jeremy Finley Education
After high school, Finley furthered his studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (Go Salukis!) in 1991. In 1995, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV and Journalism. He furthered his studies at the University of Illinois Springfield, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting.
Jeremy Finley Career
Finley is working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief investigative reporter and evening anchor. As an investigative reporter, he concentrates on criminal activity, political corruption, and waste of taxpayer money. He began anchoring the 5 p.m. newscasts in January 2025 and added the 6 p.m. newscasts in January 2026.
Throughout his career, Finley has received many awards, including 4 IRE Awards, three national Edward R. Murrow awards, two national Headliner awards, 29 Emmys, 7 regional Edward R. Murrow awards. In 2024, he was named to the University of Illinois’ Hall of Fame in 2024.
Finley has received several first-place honors from the Associated Press, including being named the journalist of the year. The Tennessee Association of Broadcasters also honored him with the Best Public Service Reporting Award in 2023 and the First Amendment Award in 2026.
Aside from his journalism career, Finley is an internationally published novelist. People magazine and the New York Post dubbed his debut novel, “The Darkest Time of Night,” as one of the best books of the summer. His following book, “The Dark Above,” earned rave reviews from NPR and the Library Journal.
Jeremy Finley’s Investigations
Finley’s investigations have led to new state laws, the rescue of missing girls, TBI and district attorney investigations, as well as several criminal charges and prison sentences. They also led to the stepping down of one of the highest-paid elected officials in Nashville and a $1 million payout to the victims of a countrywide company conning the sick and uninsured.
Finley was the first to shed light on the “unintended acceleration” in Toyota vehicles, which eventually led to one of the largest recall of automobiles in the country’s history and Congressional hearings in which his investigations were included.
Finley probed elected officials, prompting the Nashville Post to call him a watchdog for revealing corrupt politicians. He also exposed an elected official relaxing in his bathrobe while claiming to be in a meeting. His undercover work has consistently exposed thieves and scam artists in action, leading to guilty pleas.
Finley’s undercover work has consistently exposed thieves and scam artists in action, resulting in guilty pleas. He and a WSMV4 photojournalist notably rescued runaway girls hiding in the home of a man accused of squatting in a foreclosed home. Police rescued the girls, and the man was found guilty of hiding runaways.
Finley shed light on mistakes made by government agencies during the historic flood that swamped downtown Nashville. He also contributed to WSMV4’s investigations that uncovered the corruption in former Judge Casey Moreland’s courts.
Finley revealed imposter police officers in Middle Tennessee and did a report series that sent a sexual predator to prison. Though he takes pride in his investigations, his favorite assignment was broadcasting the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, for WSMV4 and the other stations owned by the Meredith Corporation.
Jeremy Finley Net Worth
In Finley’s career as an Anchor/ Investigative Reporter, he has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Jeremy Finley Earn?
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jeremy Finley Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Finley manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings out of the limelight. An update on his family information will be provided when available.
Jeremy Finley Spouse
Finley married Rebecca Howerton in September 2000. On September 17, 2025, he posted their wedding photo on his Instagram account and captioned it, “25❤️.” The couple has two daughters, Charlotte and Eve. His wife and daughters remind him of what’s important in life every day.
Eve was born on November 29, 2006, and is 19 years old as of 2025. On November 29, 2023, he posted a collage on his Instagram account and captioned, “She is our question asking, graceful dancing, Hunger Games loving, night cereal eating, funny and beautiful Eve. And now you are 17. Even though…” Finley is an avid reader who cheers on the St. Louis Cardinals and has a fixation with Jeep Wranglers. A terrible runner, he barely survived a marathon and a few half marathons.
Jeremy Finley X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts, where he posts frequently. On his X{Twitter} account, he has about 4.7K followers, around 7K followers on his Facebook page, and about 3.2K followers on his Instagram account.