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% […]

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 […]