Jimmy Carter, veteran entertainment reporter, dies at 73

Jimmy Carter, a prominent entertainment reporter with a broadcasting career spanning over 50 years, has died at the age of 73. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, October 13.

A Montgomery native, Carter began his career in broadcasting at age 15. After attending Auburn University, he worked as a street reporter in Alabama covering civil rights, politics, and hurricanes. He later moved to Nashville, where he spent 21 years as an entertainment reporter and executive producer for WSMV Channel 4.

During his tenure in Nashville, Carter covered major award shows and interviewed high-profile figures including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Clint Eastwood. His professional achievements include a regional Emmy Award for public service television, multiple Emmy nominations, a DuPont-Columbia Award, and an Edward R. Murrow Award.