Monday, November 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Lookout Mountain, also known as the “Battle Above the Clouds’ because of heavy fog, was fought in Chattanooga. The event marked a Union Army victory. Gorillas and cougars and bears, oh my! Today’s edition brings you some exciting stories about Tennessee’s animal […]

Friday, November 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, Phil Bredesen, who served as the 48th governor of Tennessee from 2003 to 2011, was born in New Jersey. 🦃 There’s still time to share your favorite Thanksgiving memory with us! Reply to this email with your story, plus your first name and city, for […]

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1900, a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. The disaster killed dozens and injured hundreds more. See the tornado map here. Comedian Nate Bargatze may soon develop a theme park in Nashville in a Dolly Parton-esque move that could bring new jobs […]

Monday, November 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet began his siege of Knoxville. The campaign failed within two weeks. Ready to start planning your holiday calendar? Consider checking out Franklin’s “Dickens of a Christmas” event, which features 1800s-inspired entertainment as an homage to the works of Charles Dickens. See details […]

The Tennessee Flyover Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty may soon be allowed to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 per violation over seized phone records tied to the Jan. 6 investigation.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, a meteor crater known as the Scotts Hill Volcano formed during the Leonid meteor shower, according to local historians. The evening is remembered as “the night the stars fell.” If you’re looking for your next cozy November read, Dolly Parton has you covered—the Tennessee icon […]

Monday, November 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2002, a tornado outbreak uprooted trees, flipped trailers, and damaged homes across multiple counties, including Robertson, Sumner, and Cumberland. See photos of the damage here. Today’s edition features two heroic dogs—a K-9 who ended a manhunt and a therapy dog honored for exceptional service and comfort […]

Friday, November 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, the Tennessee General Assembly established Carroll County, naming it after Gov. William Carroll. Carroll County has evolved from an agriculture-based economy into a hub for manufacturing, education, and transportation. Following Zohran Mamdani’s controversial election as New York City mayor, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued an […]

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, Memphis voters chose to join the Tennessee Valley Authority power distribution system—a move commemorated with a downtown street renamed November 6 Street. Vanderbilt University will open a New York City satellite campus in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan next fall, offering semester-long programs, housing, and […]

Monday, November 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Second Battle of Collierville led to a Union victory that secured the army’s control of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Mister Rogers famously told the world that, in hard times, we should “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” […]