Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Union troops commanded by Maj. Gen. John Parke moved toward Dandridge to forage, setting the stage for the Battle of Dandridge days later. As she nears her 80th birthday, Dolly Parton is bringing star power and heart to a new rendition of a beloved song, […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, a fire destroyed the former Franklin Elementary School at Five Points, which was thankfully used only for storage, after flames spread rapidly through its oil-soaked wooden floors. The Tennessee Titans will be the first NFL team to offer Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at concession stands, […]

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Gov. Bill Haslam granted long-awaited clemency to Cyntoia Brown, who had been imprisoned for killing the man who trafficked her at the age of 16. Anakeesta in Gatlinburg has closed temporarily to install the Crystal Express, a high-speed gondola offering 360-degree mountain views, as part […]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1827, former Tennessee governor and Confederate army officer John Calvin Brown was born in Giles County. He served as president of both the Texas Pacific Railroad Company and the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. An unlikely crook was caught monkeying around in a Morristown music store […]

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Stones River began in Murfreesboro, with Union forces securing a victory days later after a series of tactical mistakes from the Confederate army.  Our staff is spending extra time with their families this week, preparing for their New Year’s resolutions, so our […]

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, comedian and actor Henry Cho, known for films like McHale’s Navy and Say It Ain’t So, was born in Knoxville. A new study shows that Tennessee ranks near the bottom nationally for alcohol spending, with residents shelling out far less per adult than most of […]

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union General Ulysses S. Grant issued an order expelling all Jewish people from his military district, which encompassed portions of Tennessee, due to his belief that they led the cotton black market. President Lincoln ordered him to rescind the move soon after. What special Christmas […]

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1857, astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard, who attended Vanderbilt University and discovered Barnard’s Star in 1916, was born in Nashville. Former NFL player Jon Feliciano handed out 150 holiday meal kits in Knoxville, providing turkeys, sides, and desserts to families in need as part of his effort […]

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Middle Tennessee experienced a record-breaking tornado outbreak, with 16 confirmed tornadoes, including several rated EF-2, causing widespread damage across multiple counties. Two Nashville brothers have launched a new app designed to help neighbors assist each other with small household tasks—especially for the elderly and those […]

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, famed blues singer and harmonica player Junior Wells was born in Memphis. Wells is perhaps best remembered for his greatest hit, Messin’ with the Kid. Is your Christmas shopping coming along well? A new report shows that holiday spending in Tennessee increased by nearly 7% […]