Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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

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 […]

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland was born in Rosemark. Bland was known for incorporating gospel influences into his unique blend of blues storytelling. FedEx is eyeing an even bigger footprint in Memphis, rolling out plans for a massive, high-tech sorting hub dubbed Hercules that would […]

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, during a Union cavalry expedition from Memphis into northeastern Arkansas, federal troops skirmished near Marion, capturing Confederate soldiers and supplies. Have you spotted a lost black dog lately? Country singer Lee Brice is asking for help finding his missing dog Charlee, who is also pregnant. […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the Tennessee inaugural ball hosted then-President Bill Clinton and then-Vice President Al Gore. Click here to see throwback C-SPAN footage of the event. Following last week’s news that the Spanish soccer team is eyeing Chattanooga for its 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp, Japan’s national […]

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

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 […]