WSMV

WSMV-TV/DT, "Channel 4" is the NBC affiliate serving the Nashville, Tennessee area. It broadcasts its analog signal on VHF channel 4, and its digital signal on VHF channel 10. Its transmitter is located in Nashville.

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According to FCC records, WSMV began as WSM-TV on September 30, 1950. It was Nashville's first television station.

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Original owner National Life & Accident Insurance Company named the station (and its corresponding radio stations) WSM, to reflect the company's slogan: We Shield Millions. National Life sold the station to Gillett Broadcasting on November 4, 1981. WSM (AM) & WSM-FM were sold to Gaylord Entertainment Company around the same time, and ever since have had no relationship with their former television sister. The call letters officially changed to WSMV on July 15, 1982. WSMV has been sold several times since, and currently belongs to Meredith Corporation.

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