Lisa Spencer Bio, Wiki
Lisa Spencer is a retired American Meteorologist working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief meteorologist emterius. She retired from broadcast meteorology in August 2026 after spending over 25 years at the station. Her last day at the station was on August 7, 2026.
Lisa Spencer Age
Spencer was born on March 27th but manages to keep information regarding her year of birth out of the limelight. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday on March 27th every year, as evidenced by her X bio, captioned, “Born March 27.” 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 50s.
Lisa Spencer Height/Measurements
Spencer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Lisa Spencer Education
After high school, Spencer furthered her studies at Jackson State Community College, where she obtained her Associate’s degree. She furthered her education at the University of Memphis, where she earned her Master’s degree in Geography with a concentration in Atmospheric Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications. She also holds a Certificate of Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Lisa Spencer Career
Spencer is working for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief meteorologist Emeritus. She has become a favorite for her warm smile on sunny days and her calm, soothing voice during severe storms.
Despite retiring from her full-time role at WSMV4, Spencer still makes occasional appearances on special assignments and community projects with WSMV4. She is still active all over Middle Tennessee, sharing her enthusiasm for weather and science with thousands of schoolchildren.
Spencer has guided the most experienced and trusted weather team in Middle Tennessee for over 25 years, serving the community through countless floods, sunny days, tornado outbreaks, winter storms, and other major weather events.
Spencer has two YouTube channels, including one featuring science and weather lessons for children and teachers. On the other channel, she shares read-aloud stories for young viewers on “Story Time on the Back Porch.”
Besides her work on TV, Spencer is a children’s book author. She has published How Do Meteorologists Predict the Future?: A Book About Meteorology, How Do Hurricanes Have an Eye?A Book About Natural Disasters, and The Wonder Dogs: Caught in a Thunderstorm.
During her career, she has received recognition on a national and regional level. The National Weather Association named her Broadcaster of the Year. She also won the Award for Broadcast Meteorology from the American Meteorological Society.
Spencer has 12 Regional Emmy Awards under her belt for her work, including for broadcasting the historic May 2010 flood. She has received 5 Tennessee Associated Press Best Weather Anchor Awards. WSMV4 honored her with the Dan Miller Vision Award.
Spencer has the Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association. She made history as the first woman to earn the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation.
Spencer has spent over four decades as a forecaster for weather across the Southeast. During this time, she has served WHBQ in Memphis and The Weather Channel in Atlanta. She was also the chief meteorologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since there was no place like home, she returned to Tennessee, where she spent over 25 years at WSMV4.
Lisa Spencer Community Work
Spencer is a longtime volunteer who believes in community service. She frequently speaks about the weather, her career and her broadcasting experiences at civic organizations, schools, and church groups.
Spencer sits on the board of directors for Book’em, a Nashville literacy organization that annually gives books to thousands of children. She is also on the board of Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, where she fosters dogs until they find their forever homes.
Spencer leads the yearly Christmas in July Bike Drive, which collects new bicycles and helmets for children served by the firm. She serves as a member of the American Meteorological Society, where she was also chair of its Board of Broadcast Meteorology.
Spencer was vice president of the National Weather Association. She served as the president of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Weather Association. She was on the board of The Last Minute Toy Store, which gives toys to thousands of needy children in Middle Tennessee each Christmas.
Lisa Spencer Net Worth
In Spencer’s career as a Meteorologist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Lisa Spencer Earn?
She received annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Lisa Spencer Parents and Siblings
Tommy Hatchett, her father, passed away in September 2026 at the age of 90. On September 16, 2026, she posted photos of her father on her Instagram account and captioned, “I lost my sweet Daddy last night. What a beautiful life he had…all 90 years of it…”
Born and raised in the United States, Spencer has a sister named Cheryl. Cheryl spent over 4 decades serving the Hardin County Schools. On July 2, 2026, she posted ehr family on her Instagram account and captioned, “Congratulations! 🎉 to my sister, Cheryl on her first day of retirement. Celebrating her 42 years of service to Hardin County School…” Even so, she manages to keep any more information regarding her parents out of the limelight. An update on her family information will be provided when available.
Lisa Spencer Spouse
Spencer is married to Brady Spencer, a Nashville based drummer for 70’s group Orleans, in December 1986. On December 7, 2023, she posted a photo of them on her Facebook account and captioned it, “Celebrating 37 years of this crazy, wonderful life together at Sinatra Bar and Lounge. Looking forward to making more memories together…”
The couple has a son named Nick, a daughter named Alie, and two dogs, Lyla and Lily Belle. Nick celebrates his birthday on May 22nd, as evidenced by her Instagram post on May 22, 2026, captioned, “Happy Birthday to my son Nick Spencer! Nick, you make this world a better place by…”
An active member of her church, she is a featured soloist who sings in the choir. Brady celebrates his birthday on May 5th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on May 5, 2026, captioned, “Happy Birthday 🎂 to Brady, my sweetie and my friend! Great hubby, dad, cook, drummer and travel buddy!🎉🎂🎊🎈🎁#happybirthday❤️.”
Lisa Spencer Leaves WSMV/Retirement
Spencer retired from broadcast meteorology in August 2026 after spending over 25 years at the station. Her last day at the station was on August 7, 2026. Despite retiring from her full-time role at WSMV4, she still makes occasional appearances on special assignments and community projects with WSMV4, where she is the chief meteorologist Emeritus.
Lisa Spencer 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 10K followers, around 26K followers on her Facebook page, and about 3.7K followers on her Instagram account.