Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, the Tennessee General Assembly created Benton County from portions of Humphreys and Henry counties.  Did you know that a 17-year-old Nashville golfer is gaining national attention for his plans to turn pro? Find out more in our sports section below. Later today, we’ll be […]

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, the Tennessee Vols football team beat Tulsa 27-6 in the Bluebonnet Bowl.  Today, we cover the Knoxville area’s annual Shine Our Lights event, during which multiple law enforcement agencies drive by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital with their red and blue lights flashing to bring […]

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, the Tennessee Vols football team beat Tulsa 27-6 in the Bluebonnet Bowl.  Today, we cover the Knoxville area’s annual Shine Our Lights event, during which multiple law enforcement agencies drive by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital with their red and blue lights flashing to bring […]

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the King of Rock, Elvis Presley, joined 150 people in the Memphis mayor’s office to give away Christmas checks to 58 charities totaling $55,000. Elvis was awarded a six-foot plaque for his generosity. See some photos here. Nashville’s culinary scene just got some serious […]

Monday, December 16, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Nashville was fought during the Civil War. Union forces under General George H. Thomas defeated Confederate forces commanded by General John Bell Hood. Feeling sluggish this Monday? Check out our featured video with Joe, the sloth from the Knoxville Zoo, who can […]

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. The iconic album, The Million Dollar Quartet, can still be heard today. Did your school or work get canceled […]

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, the Tennessee Vols last played a football game against Mississippi, winning in a 47-0 blowout. Did you know that one Memphis resident remains among the eight finalists performing on today’s episode of NBC’s The Voice? Check out the story below or watch the video of […]

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1956, a fire began at the Quaker Oats Company in Memphis, where over 70,000 tons of corncobs caught fire in spontaneous combustion. The fire spread over several acres and burned for an unbelievable 23 days.  Did you hear about the bobcat roaming a Nashville neighborhood? A […]

Friday, November 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1953, WSIX-TV Channel 8, a local ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Nashville, located on Old Hickory Boulevard. It now operates as WKRN-TV. Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving holiday edition, a little shorter than usual while we load up on leftovers. How are you spending Black Friday? […]

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville. It continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in American history. Happy Thanksgiving! May you and those you love be blessed with abundance, joy, and gratitude. Did you hear about the escaped emu roaming […]