Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, soldier and singer-songwriter Barry Sadler died in Murfreesboro. Sadler was best known for his popular song The Ballad of the Green Berets, which honored his fellow soldiers. If the cooler weather has you yearning for Hogwarts, Belle Meade has just the spot for you. A […]

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, actress Dixie Lee, known for films like The Big Party, as well as for her marriage to crooner Bing Crosby, was born in Harriman. In preparation for the most wonderful time of the year, Dollywood staff have been working nights to convert the theme park’s […]

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, Gov. James Chamberlain Jones, who was the first Tennessee-born governor of the state and filled the office from 1841 to 1845, died in Memphis. Jones notably oversaw the selection of Nashville as the state capital in 1843. Tennesseans who were scammed into a VIP Membership […]

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, the legendary country music entertainer Porter Wagoner passed away in Nashville. Wagoner was known as a Grand Ole Opry staple who helped launch Dolly Parton’s career through their successful musical partnership. This Halloween, the big kids aren’t the only ones having fun. NICU and nursery babies at St. […]

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, 22-year-old Daniel Cowart of Bells was sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to assassinate then-presidential candidate Barack Obama. Think the traffic is bad in your area? Franklin police resorted to using their patrol cars and lights to guide a traffic-disrupting horse out of […]

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Tennessee and Alabama faced off in their storied football rivalry at the game that gave the matchup its famous “Third Saturday in October” nickname. That year, No. 5 Tennessee shut out No. 8 Alabama 21–0. Are you a nature lover who embodies the Volunteer Spirit? […]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Gov. Ned McWherter, who filled the office from 1987 to 1995, was born in Palmersville. Prior to serving as governor, McWherter was the longest-tenured Speaker of the Tennessee House at his time. Thinking of a trip to Nashville next year? Consider Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, […]

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, singer-songwriter and railroad worker Harry McClintock, known for folksy classics like Hallelujah, I’m a Bum and Big Rock Candy Mountain, was born in Knoxville. It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for: the Knoxville Zoo has finally shared the names of its two baby red […]

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1843, the state legislature officially voted to make Nashville the capital city of Tennessee. The matter was decided by a House vote of 50-23 and a Senate vote of 17-8. Wondering what those fluffy white specks floating through the air could be? Meet the woolly aphid—a […]

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, the outnumbered defenders of Buchanan’s Station won a pivotal victory that helped secure Tennessee’s path to statehood. You’ve heard of flower girls and ring bearers—but how about wedding dinosaurs? A Tennessee couple went viral for a video showing a T. rex crashing their walk down […]