NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville’s first TV station is turning 75 this year.
WSMV4 first went on the air on Sept. 30, 1950. The station celebrated the milestone on Tuesday with a special report to look back at its history.
The special aired Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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The report delved into how that first newscast came together 75 years ago, the origin story of the iconic Snowbird, and the Hollywood legends that walked through our studios.
In it, you also hear from some beloved figures from the station’s past and present.
You can watch the special in the two videos below:
Part 1:
Part 2:
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