Tracy Kornet Biography
Tracy Kornet is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and writer working for WSMV-TV as an evening news anchor at 3, 4, 6:30, and 10 p.m. Previously, she served as an evening news anchor at KTVT-TV in Dallas, Fort Worth.
Tracy Kornet Education
Kornet attended Vanderbilt University in 1986 where she received a degree in International relations and French in 1989. During her time there, she worked with Japanese pop star, Anri as a singer and Tokyo Disneyland as a Cinderella. After that, she enrolled at Kentucky University in 1991 where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
In 2018, Tracy joined Asbury University’s Howard and Beverly Dayton School of Business where she earned a Master of Business administration and management general in 2022. Most recently, she obtained a degree in international relations and Korean journalism exchange from East-West Center in September 2023.
Tracy Kornet Career
Kornet works as an evening news anchor and digital journalist at 3, 4, 6, and 10 pm on WSMV-TV in Nashville. She has been with the station for more than nine years and ten months since she joined in September 2014. Earlier, Tracy worked in Dallas, Fort Worth where she served as a public speaker and moderator at KTVT-TV. Later on, she secured a position as an evening news anchor from September 2006 to September 2014.
Before working at KTVT-TV, Tracy served as an editorial director, host, and morning news anchor at KNXV-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. She spent six years and four months working for the station from June 2000 to September 2006. Kornet began her professional career at WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky where she served as an anchor and reporter. She also co-hosted a weekly magazine show called “Kentucky Lifestyles”. She served the station for six years from 1994 to 2000.
Over the year, Tracy has covered multiple news including the Presidential debate in 2020, and has interviewed various U.S. presidents. Moreover, she has also filled in for the legendary Barbara Walters in New York, where she co-hosted a show called “The View”.
Aside from working as a journalist, Kornet also serves as a community volunteer, speaker, and board member. Since 2018, she has been working with UpRise Nashville as an advisory board and for Habitat for Humanity as a state board. On top of this, Tracy is also a board member of the U.S.-Japan Council in Washington, D.C. She is also involved with the Sexual Assault Center of Nashville and Asbury University. In addition, she is also the author of a book called Anne Neilson’s Entertaining Angels.
Tracy Kornet Age
Kornet is 50 years old as of 2024. She was born on August 31, 1973, in the United States, and she celebrates her birthday on August 31 every year.
Tracy Kornet Height
Kornet stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Tracy Kornet Family
Kornet has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if she has any siblings.
Tracy Kornet Husband
Kornet has been married to Frank Kornet since they tied the knot in 2014. The pair are blessed with three adult children namely Nicole Kornet, John Kornet, and Luke Kornet. Her son, Luke plays with the Boston Celtics and stands at a height of 7 feet and 2 inches. Tracy and Frank first met at Vanderbilt University where Frank played for the basketball team.
Tracy Kornet Net Worth
Kornet has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor.
Tracy Kornet Salary
Kornet earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Tracy Kornet Honors and Awards
- In 2014, she received the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award
- In 2019, she won the Model Behavior Philanthropy Award
- Emmy Award-winner, Regional Murrow Award-winner, Best TV News Anchor
Tracy Kornet WSMV-TV
Kornet works at WSMV-TV where she works alongside other famous WSMV-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Lauren Lowrey
- Sharon Danquah
- Marissa Sulek
- Dryden Quigley
- Danielle Ledbetter
- Dan Thomas
- Amanda Hara
- Garrett Short