Friday, December 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1977, an Air Indiana Flight 216, a DC-3 carrying the University of Evansville basketball team on a flight to Nashville, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 29 people on board. The Memphis Zoo recently added new Asian otters. Check them out in our Et Cetera section! Did […]

Thursday, December 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Bush v. Gore, effectively securing George W. Bush’s election as President. Al Gore had previously served as a U.S. senator for Tennessee before becoming vice president. It’s a big week for high school football, as the Mr. Football winners have been announced. Nine […]

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1990, the Interstate 75 fog disaster occurred near Calhoun. A dense fog caused a massive traffic collision involving 99 vehicles, resulting in 12 deaths and 42 injuries. At the time, it was the largest motor vehicle collision in U.S. history.  Did you know that the Chattanooga […]

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2021, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history hammered the Midwest, including Middle Tennessee. A total of 16 confirmed tornadoes hit the state on Dec. 10 and 11. Did you know the Knoxville Zoo’s animals enjoyed the recent snow day too? Check out an […]

Monday, December 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1911, the Cross Mountain Mine explosion near Briceville killed 84 miners. The Cross Mountain Miners’ Circle memorial still stands today as a tribute to those who lost their lives. Tennessee may be the only place where you can see sharks and go snow skiing in the […]

Friday, December 6, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1997, the Tennessee Vols football team won its first-ever SEC Championship Game, knocking off Auburn in a narrow 30-29 victory. Where do you go to check out the holiday lights? The state has released its top 10 list of holiday light locations, which you can […]

Thursday, December 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1886, a snowstorm dropped 22.5 inches of snow on Knoxville in one of the biggest winter storms in the state’s history. Did your school or work get canceled due to snow today? Many locations were delayed or closed, with many posting videos of snowfall in their […]