Friday, February 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, a devastating tornado outbreak, known as the Mississippi Delta Outbreak, struck the Lower Mississippi and Ohio River valleys, including parts of Tennessee. The outbreak produced at least 19 tornadoes, resulting in 123 fatalities across three states. Did you know Nashville’s police force has a […]

Thursday, February 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, a historic ice storm hit many parts of the state, especially the areas east of Nashville on the Cumberland Plateau. Tens of thousands of residents lost power, and millions of dollars in damage were caused to power lines and the utility system. If you […]

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, an “Enigma Outbreak” of over 50 tornadoes in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana killed at least 39 people and injured 116 others. The final death toll was never determined, leading to the name. Did you know that Knoxville is […]

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Elvis Presley held a recording session at American Sound Studio in Memphis, recording the songs Power of My Love, After Loving You, and Do You Know Who I Am. Speaking of recording, Metro Nashville Public Schools received a Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for their documentary, […]

Monday, February 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, General Robert Neyland was born. He is widely credited with bringing Vols football to national prominence, with Neyland Stadium in Knoxville named in his honor. Happy Presidents’ Day! We honor our nation’s leaders and hope you have a break from work today to celebrate. […]

Friday, February 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, President James K. Polk from Tennessee became the first sitting president to have his photograph taken at Matthew Brady’s photography studio in New York City. You can see the photo here. If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, his iconic Memphis home was just listed on […]

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Knoxville received 17.5 inches of snow, making it the largest single-day snowfall in the city’s history. The city’s top 10 snowfall list includes over 10 inches of snow on five occasions. Did you know that you can visit a baby sloth in Benton? Check […]

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, the famous Scopes Trial began in which a high school teacher in Dayton named John Scopes was accused of violating the state’s Butler Act, which made it illegal to teach human evolution in any public school or university. In an inspiring story, a 96-year-old […]

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Fort Donelson began in Stewart County, lasting until Feb. 16. The battle was a key Union victory in the Civil War, leading to the surrender of Confederate forces in Tennessee and securing control of the Cumberland River for the Union. Have […]

Monday, February 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, Glenn Miller and his orchestra were awarded the first gold record for selling one million copies of Chattanooga Choo Choo. The song remains one of the state’s most famous tunes. Did you stay up to watch the Super Bowl last night? If so, maybe you’ll […]