Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, the University of Tennessee’s Ron Widby personally scored 50 points during an 87-60 home win over LSU that stood as the university’s single-game scoring record for nearly 20 years. As the race for the next Tennessee governor begins to take shape, a new prospective candidate […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, civil rights leader Memphis Tennessee Garrison, a Virginia native named for the city where her aunt worked as a teacher, was born. East Tennessee State University’s bald eagle nest has welcomed its newest addition: a newly hatched eaglet. You can watch the eaglet live via […]

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Elvis Presley’s record label presented the singer with a diamond-studded watch to honor over 75 million record sales. Then-Governor Buford Ellington and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb also declared the day Elvis Presley Day. Are you a firefly aficionado? Lottery entries are now open for Greene […]

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, a derailed freight train carrying liquid propane exploded in Waverly after warming temperatures ruptured the damaged tank cars, killing 16 people, including the town’s fire and police chiefs. Tennessee-born comedian Nate Bargatze is turning a classic bit into a game show with tomorrow’s premiere of […]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, the Atomic Energy Commission displayed two of the 40,000 mice being used in atomic tests at Oak Ridge in an attempt to discover the side effects of radiation exposure. See a photo of the mice taken on that day here. Former Titans star Kevin Dyson […]

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, comedian Ralphie May, known for comedy specials like Imperfectly Yours, was born in Chattanooga. May got his big break at 17 after winning a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison. A Sevier County woman ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, […]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, WTVC NewsChannel 9 began broadcasting in Chattanooga as an ABC affiliate. Some of the first programs aired on the channel that week included American Bandstand and Wyatt Earp. Today’s edition features two of Tennessee’s heroic K-9 officers: Iris, who rescued a missing 82-year-old with dementia, […]

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2000, comedian and actor Jim Varney died at his home outside of Nashville at the age of 50. Varney was famous for the catchphrases and quirky antics of his signature character, Ernest P. Worrell. If you’re still looking for a Valentine this year, look no further […]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a record 18 inches of snow fell in Jamestown in one day. Over 20 inches of snow accumulated in total, shutting down most of Fentress County. College students and faculty, here’s a deal you’ll want to know about: the Tennessee Aquarium is offering half-price admission […]

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate cavalry under Major General Joseph Wheeler attacked the Union garrison at Dover, Tennessee, also known as the Battle of Fort Donelson. Tennessee’s roads took a beating from last week’s ice storm, and now TDOT is launching statewide pothole repairs after crews used 73,000 tons […]