Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, the first County Court of Jefferson County was organized. At the meeting, the court selected a committee to locate a county seat—later named Dandridge. The latest natural wonder to grace Tennessee’s skies is the Perseid meteor shower, which promises a month-long fire show lasting through […]

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1820, the historic Baptist Church of Nashville was founded under the leadership of Virginia church planter Reverend Richard Dabbs.  Are you feeling the heat again this week? We want to hear your best tips on keeping cool, as the forecast calls for temperatures to feel as […]

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, a terrorist attack at a Chattanooga Armed Forces Career Center claimed the lives of five servicemembers. Today marks the ten-year anniversary of the attack. Are you gearing up for another great football season? So is United Airlines, which will offer direct flights out of Knoxville’s […]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, country songwriter Hank Cochran, known for collaborations with Patsy Cline like She’s Got You and I Fall to Pieces, died at 74 in his Nashville home. Today’s edition highlights summer fun happening all over Tennessee, from the Tri-State Outdoors Fest in Cumberland Gap to the […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, the Dutchman’s Bend Train Wreck, the worst train disaster in American history, took place in Nashville, costing an estimated 121 lives. Today’s edition highlights a resolution to a peculiar theft: a replacement statue is being unveiled in Knoxville, a year after the original was stolen. See […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1797, the U.S. Senate voted to expel Tennessee Sen. William Blount after President John Adams uncovered his plot to incite a war. Blount became the first federal official to be impeached and expelled. Calling all local history buffs—today’s edition highlights a volunteer effort to preserve […]

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, Elvis Presley hit the airwaves for the first time with his radio debut on Memphis’s WHBQ, playing That’s All Right. Today’s edition highlights some of the sweetest July 4th celebrations, from star-spangled newborns at a Chattanooga hospital to Nashville’s famed Hot Chicken Festival. See details […]

Friday, July 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1793, Knoxville hosted its first Fourth of July celebration on record, just 17 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed and before Tennessee even became a state. We hope you’re having a restful Fourth of July as we celebrate our nation’s founding. Fireworks won’t be […]

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, DeFord Bailey, who some consider to be the first African-American country music star, died in his daughter’s Nashville home at the age of 82. “Sherbert,” a Gentoo Penguin chick, made his debut at the Tennessee Aquarium just in time to celebrate the 4th of July—though his […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, Tennessee soldiers participated in the battle of San Juan Hill, with Jonesborough native Alfred Ray planting the first American flag at that location during the Spanish-American War. Dolly Parton fans will be pleased to read that the Backwoods Barbie will receive an honorary Academy Award […]