Holly Thompson Bio, Wiki
Holly Thompson is an American Anchor/ Reporter working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as a co-anchor of WSMV4 Today and WSMV4 at Noon. She has been working with this station since June 1997.
Holly Thompson Age
Thompson manages to keep information regarding her date of birth out of the limelight. An update on her age will be made once she has made the information public. However, judging from her appearance, she might be in her 40s.
Holly Thompson Height/Measurements
Thompson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Holly Thompson Education
After high school, Thompson furthered her studies at Middle Tennessee State University. She later graduated with Distinction of University Honors and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. She also graduated from Georgetown University’s Institute on Political Journalism.
Holly Thompson Career
Thompson is working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as a co-anchor of WSMV4 Today from 5 to 8 a.m. and WSMV4 at Noon. She also produces and does special reports and news segments during the year.
Thompson enjoys living in Nashville because of the people, some of the friendliest she has ever met. Having grown up in Tennessee, she lived out in the country in her younger years. Nobody would drive by without waving, even if they didn’t know them!
Throughout her career, Thompson has received multiple awards, including 9 Emmy Awards and several Associated Press Awards. Her alma mater granted her its Young Alumni Achievement Award. She has also wore almost all hats in the TV business, including writing, anchoring, editing, reporting, and producing.
Thompson worked as a weathercaster at the CBS affiliate in the Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport). She honed her reporting skills while in St. Louis and Washington, D.C. She has also worked as a contributing writer for both ParentLife and BabyLife magazines.
Thompson’s most unforgettable story involved the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who impressed her because they know their job and do their maneuvers with great precision and enthusiasm. She got to fly with them and was prepped on what to do if they had to eject. She even got to “pilot” the F-16 jet for a few seconds.
Community Work
Thompson serves as the spokeswoman for the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. She also speaks to many organizations throughout the year. In addition, she serves as a motivational speaker for multiple business groups and Christian conferences.
Thompson has also been a “Big Sister” in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program and has sat on the board of the American Heart Association. She spent consecutive terms on the Heart Gala Board and on the Honors Executive Committee for MTSU’s Honors Program.
Holly has been an MC for hundreds of events, including the Tennessee’s Teacher Hall of Fame Induction, the American Heart Association’s Heart Gala, and MTSU’s President’s Ball.
Holly Thompson Net Worth
In Thompson’s career as an Anchor/ Reporter, she has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Holly Thompson Earn?
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Holly Thompson Parents and Siblings
Thompson’s mother celebrates her birthday on July 18th. On July 18, 2026, she posted a photo of herself and her mother on her Instagram account and captioned, “**It’s been a crazy week— but thankful to celebrate my sweet mom’s birthday tonight & let her know how much she means to us…Happy happy birthday, Mom!! You are treasured beyond measure. Love you so much!!”
Born and raised in East Tennessee, United States, where she grew up with her brother. Thompson, however, manages to keep any more information regarding her parents out of the limelight. An update on her family information will be provided when available.
Holly Thompson Spouse
Thompson got married to Lee in March 1998,. On March 21, 2025, she posted photos of them on her Facebook account and captioned, “❤️❤️27 years ago today- I married this amazing man. Lee, I am so thankful for the love, the joy and the calm you bring to my life. You’re my rock…”
The couple lives in Hendersonville with their two sons, Joshua and Jaden, and their dogs, Archie and Willie. She and her husband are members of Long Hollow Baptist Church, where they teach Sunday School, and she’s a mentor in the Women’s Ministry. She once played in a Christian Rock Band. Joshua is in law school.
Jaden was born on January 15, 2010, and is 16 years old as of 2026. On january 15, 2026, she posted Jaden on her Facebook account and captioned, “❤️Jaden- 16 years… My prayer for you…**I can’t believe today you’re somehow turning 16!!🎉🎉🎉Happy happy birthday, Jaden!!!”
Lee celebrates his birthday on June 30th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on June 28, 2026, captioned, “❤️❤️🎉🎉Happy birthday to my honey pie who still makes me laugh, still holds my hand…Thank you for being an incredible husband and father to our two amazing sons...❤️❤️HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lee!!!”
Thompson enjoys going to the movies, shopping, horseback riding, scrapbooking, working out at the gym, music, or occasionally golfing and traveling. However, her favorite hobby is looking after her family and family time. The Blind Side and Remember the Titans are her favorite fims. She also loves Madam Secretary, Fixer Upper, and Designated Survivor.
Christmas is her favorite time of the year as it is the holiday season of giving, commemorating Christ’s birth, the special family time with loved ones, the smell of cinnamon, the Christmas trees, the twinkling lights, the festive decorations, and, of course, the regular snow that gets everyone so excited!
Holly Thompson X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts, where she posts frequently. On her X{Twitter} account, she has about 12K followers, around 64K followers on her Facebook page, and about 10K followers on her Instagram account.