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Longtime Nashville radio personality dies at 65
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A longtime Nashville radio personality, Terry “Hollywood” Hendrix, has died.According to an obituary from Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, Hendrix died on Sunday at the age of 65.Hendrix grew up in Paris, Tennessee, and was known on the radio as Hollywood Hendrix as he de...
Key takeaway According to an obituary from Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, Hendrix died on Sunday at the age of 65.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Terry "Hollywood" Hendrix's passing leaves a void in Nashville's radio landscape, where he spent nearly five decades entertaining and informing listeners. His career trajectory, from creating homemade shows as a child to becoming a fixture on local airwaves, is a testament to the city's rich broadcasting heritage. As a traffic reporter for iHeartMedia, Hendrix was a familiar voice for commuters, providing critical updates to help navigate the city's busy streets. His experience working with nearly every radio station in the Nashville area also speaks to the close-knit nature of the local media community. Hendrix's interviews with celebrities will be remembered by many, but it's his dedication to serving Nashville's listeners that will be his lasting legacy. His death serves as a loss for the community, and his contributions to local radio will be deeply missed.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A longtime Nashville radio personality, Terry “Hollywood” Hendrix, has died.According to an obituary from Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, Hendrix died on Sunday at the age of 65.Hendrix grew up in Paris, Tennessee, and was known on the radio as Hollywood Hendrix as he de...
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