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flag Meteorologist Bree Smith joins WSMV in Nashville after suing NewsChannel 5 over harassment and discrimination claims.

flag Meteorologist Bree Smith has joined WSMV in Nashville, starting January 6, 2026, after leaving NewsChannel 5 where she filed a lawsuit in December 2025 alleging years of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by colleague Henry Rothenberg. flag Smith claims Rothenberg made inappropriate comments about her appearance, retaliated after she reported misconduct, and that the station failed to address her concerns despite a zero-tolerance policy. flag NewsChannel 5 denies the allegations, stating it investigated thoroughly and was working to retain her. flag Smith will now appear on WSMV’s afternoon and evening newscasts, joining a larger weather team that has been the most accurate in Tennessee for six years. flag A court date is set for May 19, 2026.

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