Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened his Memphis recording studio, replacing the iconic Sun Studio where legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash got their start. Are you a Kenny Chesney fan? The country music legend is kicking off his book tour at East Tennessee State […]

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988. Did you catch the Emmy Awards on Sunday night? University of […]

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 opened in Knoxville. Running through Oct. 12, this fair included demonstrations of new technologies and other modes of progress—the first event of its kind held in the southern Appalachian area. In the wake of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, […]

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, the University of Tennessee beat Virginia Tech 45-24 in a football game dubbed the Battle at Bristol. The match holds the record for single-game attendance in college football with a crowd of 156,900. The Appalachian Bear Rescue is busy preparing its facilities to house more […]

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, Nashville observed its first desegregated day of school following the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Read a historical overview. Over the weekend, a United Airlines flight diverted to Nashville to remove two disruptive passengers from the plane. What’s the wildest public […]

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, General Ambrose Burnside led Union forces to seize control of Knoxville, encountering little resistance as Confederate forces had already largely withdrawn. We hope this Labor Day weekend was a breath of fresh air for you—it certainly was at the gas pump, at least. This year […]

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Tennessee National Guardsmen were sent to quell riots as 12 African-American students began attending unsegregated schools in Clinton. Are you ready for football season to kick off? So is Lincoln—the East Tennessee bald eagle selected to soar above all home games for the Philadelphia Eagles […]

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist passed away, leaving behind a legacy of military service and economic development. Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement through social media. The sweet photos have us wondering—do you have a special […]

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss of Knoxville became the last American soldier to die in Afghanistan after a bombing outside the Kabul airport amid evacuations. Last week, we told you about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile’s visit to Memphis and asked what other “mobile” Tennessee needs. Some […]

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, singer and composer Isaac Hayes was born in Covington. Hayes would go on to create the Grammy and Oscar-winning score for the film Shaft. Last week, after featuring Dolly Parton’s cotton candy soft drink, we asked what flavor you would add to Coke—and we got […]