Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, Olympic champion and Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph died in Brentwood. Rudolph overcame polio as a child and went on to become a world champion sprinter at the age of 16. A 101-year-old World War II veteran proved that you’re never too old to chase a new […]

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, the Battle of Nashville Monument in Nashville was originally dedicated. The monument, sculpted by famed Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti, was partially destroyed by a tornado in 1974 and rededicated in 1999. 🎖️Today, on Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served in the […]

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, soldier and singer-songwriter Barry Sadler died in Murfreesboro. Sadler was best known for his popular song The Ballad of the Green Berets, which honored his fellow soldiers. If the cooler weather has you yearning for Hogwarts, Belle Meade has just the spot for you. A […]

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, actress Dixie Lee, known for films like The Big Party, as well as for her marriage to crooner Bing Crosby, was born in Harriman. In preparation for the most wonderful time of the year, Dollywood staff have been working nights to convert the theme park’s […]

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, Gov. James Chamberlain Jones, who was the first Tennessee-born governor of the state and filled the office from 1841 to 1845, died in Memphis. Jones notably oversaw the selection of Nashville as the state capital in 1843. Tennesseans who were scammed into a VIP Membership […]

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, the legendary country music entertainer Porter Wagoner passed away in Nashville. Wagoner was known as a Grand Ole Opry staple who helped launch Dolly Parton’s career through their successful musical partnership. This Halloween, the big kids aren’t the only ones having fun. NICU and nursery babies at St. […]

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, 22-year-old Daniel Cowart of Bells was sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to assassinate then-presidential candidate Barack Obama. Think the traffic is bad in your area? Franklin police resorted to using their patrol cars and lights to guide a traffic-disrupting horse out of […]

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Tennessee and Alabama faced off in their storied football rivalry at the game that gave the matchup its famous “Third Saturday in October” nickname. That year, No. 5 Tennessee shut out No. 8 Alabama 21–0. Are you a nature lover who embodies the Volunteer Spirit? […]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Gov. Ned McWherter, who filled the office from 1987 to 1995, was born in Palmersville. Prior to serving as governor, McWherter was the longest-tenured Speaker of the Tennessee House at his time. Thinking of a trip to Nashville next year? Consider Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, […]

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, singer-songwriter and railroad worker Harry McClintock, known for folksy classics like Hallelujah, I’m a Bum and Big Rock Candy Mountain, was born in Knoxville. It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for: the Knoxville Zoo has finally shared the names of its two baby red […]