Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1914, actress Betty Lou Gerson, best known as the original voice of Cruella de Vil in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, was born in Chattanooga. Gerson was often recognized for her distinctive, dramatic voice. When storms hit Clarksville, one woman brought the barn inside, sheltering her horse in […]

Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1783, Greene County was established from Washington County by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly. The county later became part of Tennessee. People who feed black bears in prohibited areas will face new criminal fines starting July 1. Get all the details in […]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, which was celebrated as Patriots’ Day in New England, Bill Belichick was born in Nashville. The day marked a fitting start for a Tennessean who would build a dynasty as NFL head coach of the New England Patriots. Today’s edition features some heartwarming good deeds […]

Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, an oxygen tank explosion crippled Apollo 13, forcing the mission to shift from a moon landing to survival. Crossville resident and NASA engineer Ed Smylie led the creation of a makeshift device that fixed a dangerous carbon dioxide buildup. The solution worked, helping bring the […]

Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, director and producer Bill Landry, known for creating The Heartland Series on Knoxville’s WBIR-TV, was born in Chattanooga as one of nine siblings. Forbes has released a list of the top 10 private universities that it’s calling the New Ivies, and one Tennessee school made […]

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, rockabilly singer and guitarist Carl Perkins was born in Tiptonville. Perkins was best known as the writer and original performer of Blue Suede Shoes, which Elvis Presley later made famous. A young Tennessee golfer is stepping onto one of the biggest stages in sports, […]

Monday, April 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Confederate forces launched a surprise attack on Union troops at the Battle of Shiloh, shocking both sides with heavy casualties before Union reinforcements arrived and ultimately pushed Southern forces back. This is an abbreviated holiday version of The Tennessee Flyover, as many on our crew spent […]

Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, Earl Lloyd, the first black basketball player to compete in the NBA, was born in Virginia. Later in life, Lloyd took up residence in the Volunteer State, remaining in Crossville until his 2015 death. Today’s edition includes updates from the Tennessee Titans, from a potential […]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, a major tornado outbreak killed 26 people across West Tennessee and nearby states and caused millions of dollars in property damage. New candy data shows that Tennessee shoppers load up on favorite treats like jelly beans and M&Ms ahead of the Easter holiday. See more […]

Monday, March 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Lawrenceburg-born actor Michael Jeter, known for films like The Green Mile and Air Bud, died at the age of 50. A flower delivery turned into a head-scratcher when a Memphis grocery store worker found a rare bright blue crawfish tucked inside. See the colorful fellow in […]