Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the University of Tennessee hosted its first Earth Day celebration, which included a cleanup of Third Creek and a guest lecture by author and urban activist Jane Jacobs.   Many leaders across Tennessee have expressed words of remembrance honoring the late Pope Francis and […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a historic outbreak of at least 13 tornadoes ravaged Middle Tennessee for nearly a full day, with one tornado striking downtown Nashville.  A broken printer is leading to delays in some Tennessee residents receiving their Real IDs ahead of the May 7 deadline – but […]

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, music icon Bessie Smith, later known as the “Empress of the Blues,” was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Readers dreading Tax Day should have no fear—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the filing deadline for Tennessee residents and businesses until Nov. 3. Find more […]

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Paris took place when Confederate soldiers engaged in a 15-minute battle with Union troops after a Confederate private crossed his lines alone and possibly under the influence of alcohol Nico Iamaleava’s departure from the University of Tennessee football program has led to […]

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1794, Thomas Sharp “Big Foot” Spencer, the first white settler in Middle Tennessee, was killed by a Cherokee leader while returning from Virginia.  The new $2.5 million houseboat Knot 2 Scrappy was launched onto Dale Hollow Lake after gaining viral attention thanks to the boat’s […]

Monday, March 31, 2025 Good Morning! The French abandoned Fort Assumption, which had been built under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The fort was located in what is now Downtown Memphis.  A Tennessee teen became one of the youngest contestants on American Idol to earn a Golden Ticket and advance to the […]

Monday, March 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army at the Memphis Draft Board. The “King of Rock and Roll” went on to complete six months of basic training, two years of active duty, and four years in the Army Reserve. Did you know that […]

Friday, March 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, a significant winter storm brought heavy snowfall and low temperatures to Tennessee, with Memphis receiving 16.3 inches in under 20 hours—its second-heaviest snowfall on record.  Unicoi is making a play for a culinary world record, reaching out to bakers and pastry experts to bake them […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1949, the first museum dedicated to atomic energy opened in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, serving as a key institution for educating visitors about the achievements of the Manhattan Project and atomic energy.  People are calling a Nashville police officer the “emu whisperer.” Read our story below to […]

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, three deadly tornadoes, including an F4, struck Middle Tennessee, killing at least 42 people on the same day as the infamous Tri-State Tornado in Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. Are you a real estate professional looking to expand your reach and connect with thousands of potential […]