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 […]

Friday, March 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, Andrew Jackson led nearly 2,000 volunteer soldiers from Tennessee in an attack on a Creek Indian stronghold in what is now Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The victory at Horseshoe Bend made Jackson famous. Mt. Juliet police finished a pizza delivery after arresting a driver mid-route on […]

Thursday, March 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1749, William Blount, the first territorial governor of Tennessee and one of the state’s first U.S. senators, was born in North Carolina. Today’s edition includes a feel-good story out of Nashville: Titans star Jeffery Simmons surprised a new homeowner at a Habitat for Humanity ribbon-cutting by […]

Monday, March 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, blues artist Granville “Stick” McGhee, famous for his hit song Drinkin’ Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee, was born in Knoxville. Are you enjoying the first days of spring? Newborns at a Middle Tennessee hospital welcomed the new season with adorable handmade outfits celebrating spring. See photos in the […]

Friday, March 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, Nashville received 8.2 inches of snow in a rare late-winter snowfall—the opposite of today’s nearly 80-degree temperatures in Music City. Mazy, a puppy stolen from a Mt. Juliet shelter, has received her happy ending after being returned in safe condition and adopted, all within a […]

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, Tennessee’s Candace Parker slammed the first dunk ever in an NCAA Women’s basketball tournament. She dunked a second time later in the game, securing Tennessee’s first-round win over Army. See video of the dunks here. A Murfreesboro restaurant is trying to win back public support […]

Monday, March 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, the Grand Ole Opry opened its new 4,400-seat Opry House in Nashville, celebrating with performances and a visit from President Richard Nixon. Are you ready to see green this week? Today’s edition includes a rundown of St. Patrick’s Day activities that are sure to have you […]