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Nashville entertainment reporter Jimmy Carter dies at 73
Jimmy Carter died at 73 in Nashville, where he spent decades working in broadcasting.
His family said he passed in his sleep.
Carter was best known as WSMV Channel 4’s entertainment reporter, covering red carpets, award shows and music events.
He worked at the station for six years in the 1980s and again from 2003 to 2018.
He also brought country music stories to radio audiences through WSM Radio and nationally syndicated programs.
His colleagues and family remembered him for his journalism, warmth and close ties to Nashville’s entertainment community.
Nashville entertainment reporter Jimmy Carter died on Oct. 13, 2026, at age 73.
His family confirmed to WSMV that he died in his sleep.
Carter was best known for covering red carpets and music events as WSMV Channel 4’s entertainment reporter.
He worked for Channel 4 for six years in the 1980s and 15 years between 2003 and 2018, according to his website.
He also worked in Nashville radio and served as a correspondent for the country music shows Crook & Chase.
- Who
- Jimmy Carter, a longtime Nashville entertainment reporter.
- What
- He died at 73. His family confirmed he died in his sleep.
- When
- Oct. 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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WSMV reported that Carter was born.
WSMV reported that Carter began on-the-job training at a radio station; the article also says he started his broadcast journalism career at age 15.
Carter worked for Channel 4 for six years, according to his website.
Carter worked for Channel 4 for 15 years, according to his website.
Carter died, according to his former employer and granddaughter.
- Age at death
- 73
- Death date
- Oct. 13, 2026
- Channel 4 service
- Six years in the 1980s and 15 years between 2003 and 2018
- Radio and TV work
- Correspondent for Crook & Chase
- Social media following
- More than 41,000 Facebook followers
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What people are saying
So sad to hear the news that my friend and our beloved WSMV entertainment reporter Jimmy Carter has died
He was a great journalist and natural broadcaster long before carving out a meaningful entertainment beat in Music City and beyond.
I absolutely admired Jimmy Carter because he wasn't intimidated by anyone, and yet he was able to endear himself to any of the biggest stars.
He was someone who would drop everything on a dime to be there for his family.