Bree Smith Biography and Wikipedia
Bree Smith is an accomplished American meteorologist, known for her Emmy-nominated work as a weather anchor and reporter. Currently, she’s bringing her expertise to WSMV4 in Nashville, Tennessee. Before this, she was a familiar face at WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, where she worked until her recent departure following the non-renewal of her contract.
Bree joined WTVF back in January 2016, after spending over four years as a meteorologist at KSDK-TV. With more than ten years of experience forecasting the weather in Middle Tennessee, she’s earned a solid reputation for providing clear, accurate forecasts that help viewers navigate changing weather conditions.
Throughout her career, Bree has focused particularly on severe weather and winter storms, making it a point to explain how these potentially hazardous situations can impact families and communities.
She holds professional credentials from both the National Weather Association (NWA) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Additionally, Bree is a published author, having written the first fact-based weather book aimed at toddlers, which cleverly combines essential weather education with a fun, age-appropriate approach for young readers.
Bree Smith Education
Bree holds a degree in Theatre Performance from Southern Methodist University. She also received her bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from Florida International University graduating with honors.
Bree Smith Age and Birthday
How old is Bree? Bree is 44 years old as of 2026. She was born Bree Sunshine Smith on December 28, 1981, in Denver, Colorado, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on 28th December of every year. RELATED: Mitch Blacher
Bree Smith Nationality and Ethnicity
Bree holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Bree Smith Height
How tall is Bree? Bree stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Bree Smith Family | Parents
Smith is the daughter of (father) Stuart Smith. Her father died due to an overdose when she was at the age of 10 years. Her mother had to get married to John Eblen whom Bree shares a strong bond with. More information about her mother and siblings is currently under review.
Bree Smith Husband
Is Bree married? Bree is currently married to her husband Curt Friedrichs, a professional chef. The couple got married through an official wedding ceremony held in 2006. Bree got married while studying meteorology. The family currently lives in Nashville. RELATED: Carly Schroeder
Bree Smith Baby | Sons
Bree and her husband are proud parents to two children, sons, Cole born on August 27, 2013, and Brooks on December 11, 2017.
Bree Smith Surgery
Bree after undergoing surgery in January 2019, Smith took a temporary leave from Newschannel 5. However, once she made a full recovery and regained her health, she resumed her career at NewsChannel 5.
Bree Smith Tattoo
Bree’s information regarding if she has tattoos on her body is currently unknown to the public. We will update her tattoo’s details once confirmed publicly.
Bree Smith WSMV4
Bree Smith is an accomplished American meteorologist, known for her Emmy-nominated work as a weather anchor and reporter. Currently, she’s bringing her expertise to WSMV4 in Nashville, Tennessee. Before this, she was a familiar face at WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, where she worked until her recent departure following the non-renewal of her contract.
Bree joined WTVF back in January 2016, after spending over four years as a meteorologist at KSDK-TV. With more than ten years of experience forecasting the weather in Middle Tennessee, she’s earned a solid reputation for providing clear, accurate forecasts that help viewers navigate changing weather conditions.
Throughout her career, Bree has focused particularly on severe weather and winter storms, making it a point to explain how these potentially hazardous situations can impact families and communities.
She holds professional credentials from both the National Weather Association (NWA) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Additionally, Bree is a published author, having written the first fact-based weather book aimed at toddlers, which cleverly combines essential weather education with a fun, age-appropriate approach for young readers.
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In 2011, Bree relocated to her husband’s hometown of St. Louis and joined KSDK as the weekend meteorologist. Missouri became her base for five years, where she diligently tracked tornadoes, winter storms, and the significant New Year’s flooding of 2016. During this time, she had the incredible opportunity to showcase her weather expertise alongside Al Roker on the TODAY show. In addition, she was appointed as a Featured Contributor for the TODAY Parenting Team in the same year.
