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Holly Thompson

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
5
Latest publication
Sep 30, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Wsmv
Top 100K sites
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Jul 31, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Holly Thompson

    WSMV4’s Surprise Squad celebrates a heart health champion who lost grandfather and uncle to heart attacks (opens the original)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Heart disease changed one woman’s family forever. Now Becky Bennett is determined to help change the story for others, turning her pain into purpose and bringing an entire team with her. “We’re going to do a big team photo in front of the backdrop so let’s get everybody together,” Bennett said as she gathered coworkers together at the 2026 Greater Nashville Heart Walk. Bennett has been a relentless volunteer for the American Heart Association, building the Philips Healt

  2. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Holly Thompson

    Seacrest Studios celebrates 10 years of laughter, love and letting kids be kids at Nashville children’s hospital (opens the original)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A hospital can sometimes be an intimidating and scary place for a child, but for the last 10 years, a small studio located inside Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has given children a place to laugh, create and just be a kid. For 9-year-old Lynnley Slick, playing bingo has become one of the many ways Seacrest Studios has helped her forget about the blood draws and medical tests and helped her escape into a world of fun. “If I’m having a bad day, it wa

  3. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Holly Thompson

    Woman surprised with $1K check after volunteering 1,000 hours at Nashville Humane Association (opens the original)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One Midstate woman has volunteered at the Nashville Humane Association for two years, but already, she’s given their felines more than a thousand hours of TLC. “This is my getaway, just being with those sweet, loving cats,” said Paula Barlis. “Unconditional love with cats. It’s just, nothing like it. It’s like heaven.” In addition to caring for the shelter’s fur babies, Barlis says there’s one key mission. “We want them taken care of, and we want them to go to a good, l

  4. Article · Aug 3, 2026 · Holly Thompson

    A friendship that touched generations: Lisa Spencer and Snowbird (opens the original)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some friendships become a special part of a station’s history. For 25 years, viewers have watched beloved meteorologist Lisa Spencer faithfully forecast the weather. Behind many smiles, school visits and snow day celebrations was another familiar face — Middle Tennessee’s favorite penguin, Snowbird. Together, Snowbird and Spencer created memories that spanned generations and touched thousands of hearts. “Here’s a look at our Snowbird Report, the early version. I’m sure

  5. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Holly Thompson

    WSMV4 Surprise Squad blesses educator who retired from the classroom — but never retired from making a difference (opens the original)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Midstate teacher retired from the classroom but never retired from making a difference. For 22 years, Leigh Ann Harbort taught computer science to students with multiple and complex disabilities at Harris-Hillman School in Nashville, continually finding creative ways to help every student succeed. “My focus has been on the younger learners, kindergarten through two, which are way more successful with hands-on instruction and experiencing things instead of screens,” sa

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