Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, then-U.S. Senator Andrew Johnson delivered a speech in Scott County urging residents to vote against seceding from the Union. Four days later, the county voted against separation by the largest percentage margin in Tennessee. Spotted any zoo animals roaming your neighborhood lately? You’re not crazy—an […]

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, music legend Elvis Presley graduated from Humes High School in Memphis, where he once amazed his classmates by singing and playing his guitar at a talent show.  If you’re hoping to catch Jelly Roll’s next Nashville performance, you may be waiting for a while—the rapper […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law, initiating negotiations with Native American tribes over their ancestral lands in states like Tennessee and setting in motion the tragic forced migration later known as the Trail of Tears. Winnie the Pooh, is that […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law, initiating negotiations with Native American tribes over their ancestral lands in states like Tennessee and setting in motion the tragic forced migration later known as the Trail of Tears. Winnie the Pooh, is that […]

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, an incident known as the Benton fireworks disaster occurred when an illegal fireworks manufacturing operation exploded in East Tennessee, claiming 11 lives. Do you consider yourself a tree-hugger? If so, you’ll appreciate a story in today’s edition detailing how arborists are nursing a 300-year-old […]

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Tennessee finally lifted its state ban on alcohol, four years after national prohibition ended with the repeal of the 21st Amendment. Take heart, baby animal lovers—the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is there to help, such as when they saved three orphaned bear cubs after their […]

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the statue of Athena in the Nashville Parthenon was revealed to the public. It is the only exact replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. In today’s edition, readers with a passion for foster care will appreciate learning about how Tennessee sports teams are […]

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1834, a tornado reported at the time as being “very severe” crossed over the state border from Alabama, and damaged homes and plantations in the Pulaski area. Today’s edition includes an important warning for readers to be on the lookout for Poison Hemlock, a toxic […]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1780, the Cumberland Compact was finalized, establishing a provisional government for the Cumberland River settlement near the present-day Nashville area. Readers looking for a little summer entertainment can head to Graceland to watch twelve-year-old Elvis impersonator, Cooper, perform an enthusiastic tribute to the King of Rock […]

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, country singer-songwriter Eddie Rabbitt passed away in Nashville at the age of 56 after a successful career writing hits like Elvis Presley’s “Kentucky Rain.” If you just got back from a grocery run, especially for that spring salad, take note: vine-ripened tomatoes have been recalled […]