Tracy Kornet Biography
Tracy Kornet is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Author working for WSMV, serving as an anchor of WSMV4 at 3, 4, 6:30, and 10 p.m. She has been working for the station since September 2014, after working for KTVT for 8 years.
Tracy Kornet Age
Kornet likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 50s, judging from her appearance.
Tracy Kornet Height
Kornet stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Tracy Kornet Family
Kornet has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Kornet has any siblings.
Tracy Kornet Husband
Kornet is married to Francis Milton “Frank” and has three adult children named Nicole, Luke, and John. The couple met as undergrads at Vanderbilt. Frank has his Milwaukee Bucks jersey in the basketball hall of fame.
All of their children played college basketball, including their son Luke Francis, who plays with the Boston Celtics and stands at a height of 7’2.” Luke married Tierney and has two children. John married Kyrie Eleison in October 2022 and welcomed their daughter, Sophie Leann, on December 2, 2024.
Frank was born on January 27, 1967, and is 58 years old as of 2025. He is a former professional basketball player who was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (30th overall) of the NBA draft in 1989. He graduated from Lexington Catholic High School and played collegiately at Vanderbilt University from 1985 to 1989.
Tracy Kornet Net Worth
Kornet has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Author.
Tracy Kornet Salary
Kornet earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tracy Kornet WSMV
Kornet is working at WSMV alongside other famous WSMV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Lisa Spencer
- Dan Thomas
- Alexandria Adams
- Melanie Layden
- Chris Harris
- Lauren Walsh
- Jeremy Finley
- Courtney Allen
- Stacey Cameron
Tracy Kornet Education
Kornet joined Vanderbilt University in 1986 after completing her high school education. In 1989, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in French and International Relations. During college, she spent intermittent semesters working in Japan as Cinderella at Tokyo Disneyland and singing backup for the Japanese pop star, Anri.
In 1991, she joined the University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She furthered her studies at Asbury University’s Howard and Beverly Dayton School of Business in 2018. In 2022, she graduated with a Master of Business Administration and Management, reigniting her passion for international affairs. In 2023, she was nominated as one of 6 U.S. journalists for a 10-day U.S.-Korean journalism exchange.
Tracy Kornet Career
Kornet is working for WSMV, serving as an anchor of WSMV4 at 3, 4, 6:30, and 10 p.m. She has worked in the TV industry for over 3 decades, launching her career in Lexington, Kentucky. She furthered her career in Phoenix, Dallas, and Nashville.
Some of her career highlights includes field anchoring the 2020 Presidential debate and interviewing three U.S. presidents. Moreover, she worked as the co-host of “The View” in New York, substituting for the legendary Barbara Walters.
During her career, she has won the Best News Anchor Award from the Tennessee Associated Press multiple times. Also, she won an Emmy Award and a Regional Murrow Award in the category Best TV News Anchor. Moreover, she won the 2019 Model Behavior Philanthropy Award and the 2014 Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award.
Kornet is a passionate emcee/speaker, board member, and community volunteer. Further, she is on the state board for Habitat for Humanity and the Advisory Board for UpRise Nashville. Additionally, she serves as a member of the U.S.-Japan Council in Washington, D.C., and the President’s National Advisory Council at Asbury University.
Kornet previously served as a member of the 2018 class of Leadership Nashville. Moreover, she worked as a co-chair and long-time board member of the Sexual Assault Center of Nashville. She contributed to Anne Neilson’s Entertaining Angels: True Stories and Art Inspired by Divine Encounters, Thomas Nelson.
Tracy Kornet Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 14K followers on her Facebook account, over 5.6K on Instagram, and over 7K on X.