Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1975, John Cooper, lead singer of the Christian rock band Skillet, was born in Memphis. Cooper previously attended the University of Memphis for three years. From a neighbor kicking in a door to save trapped dogs to firefighters rescuing ducklings from a storm drain, Tennessee saw […]

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, WWE professional wrestler Randy Orton was born in Knoxville. Orton is the son of WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton. As Tennessee cities gear up for Memorial Day celebrations, Chattanooga has begun accepting applications for its Veterans Bridge Flag program, which honors vets with […]

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, country music artist Mel McDaniel died in Hendersonville. McDaniel was a Grand Ole Opry member known for hits like Louisiana Saturday Night and Big Ole Brew. An Illinois couple made national headlines after choosing to host their wedding at an unconventional (but very convenient) Sevierville spot. […]

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Brentwood ended swiftly after Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest cut Union communication lines and forced Lieutenant Colonel Bloodgood and roughly 700 Union troops to surrender while guarding a key Nashville supply railroad. Do you feel like you need a bit of danger […]

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans. Manning began his football career at the University of Tennessee, later becoming a 1998 first-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts. March Madness continues this week, and Tennessee is still in the game after beating […]

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, singer-songwriter Robert “Bobby” Whitlock was born in Memphis. Whitlock was best known for his time playing with Eric Clapton’s band, Derek and the Dominoes. A 22-year-old Tennessee angler just pulled off the catch of a lifetime, stunning the fishing world by winning the 2026 Bassmaster […]

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, Nashville recorded its largest single-day snowfall in history with 17 inches, a record that still stands today after a storm that shut down streetcars, delayed trains, and canceled St. Patrick’s Day parades across the region. Today marks three years since the launch of The […]

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, delegates in Montgomery, Alabama, adopted the permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America. Tennessee, however, was still deeply divided. Just weeks earlier, voters had rejected a secession convention by a slim margin. The state wouldn’t join the Confederacy until June, making it the […]

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to the Memphis assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nearly a year prior. Residents in a Chattanooga neighborhood say a growing gang of pigs has been damaging yards and streets, and that local animal agencies are […]

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 […]