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% […]

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, country artist and actor Ferlin Husky, known for hits like A Dear John Letter and Gone, was born in Missouri. Husky spent much of his career in Tennessee and died in Hendersonville at the age of 85. La Vergne police officers have been helping their […]

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1788, Mark Cockrill, dubbed the Wool King of the World, was born in Nashville. Cockrill was a pioneering Tennessee livestock breeder whose Merino sheep earned global honors—including a gold medal from Queen Victoria. Today’s edition includes a rundown on the latest polls for today’s special election […]

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1807, Warren County was officially established by the Tennessee General Assembly, becoming the 30th county in the state. Last week, we asked our readers to share what they consider their Thanksgiving specialty, and your responses would make for quite a feast. We heard about recipes like […]

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, Blues Hall of Famer Fenton Robinson died, leaving behind a legacy that included the hit song Tennessee Woman—his first recorded single, created in Memphis. With Thanksgiving just days away, Tennesseans are embracing the Volunteer Spirit all across the state by giving back to their communities, […]

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Grammy-winning Gospel singer J.D. Sumner was born. Sumner, who received a world record for the lowest bass voice, was born in Florida but buried in Nashville, where he spent much of his career. Cat lovers, it’s your time to shine. Today’s edition highlights two feline […]

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins was born in Chattanooga. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Haskins’ iconic character was known for the catchphrase, “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?” 🦃 Can you believe Thanksgiving is next […]