Nashville, Tennessee
The WSMV-TV Heliport serves the aviation operations of WSMV-TV, Nashville's NBC affiliate (Channel 4). This facility supports the station's news gathering helicopter, "Snowbird 4" or similar news choppers, allowing for rapid deployment to cover breaking news, traffic reports, and weather events across Middle Tennessee. The heliport provides a secure base for the aircraft to refuel and standby for immediate launch.
Aerial news gathering is a critical component of modern broadcast journalism, providing viewers with unique perspectives on developing stories and real-time traffic information. The heliport enables the news team to reach remote or congested locations quickly, ensuring that the community stays informed about important events as they happen.