Friday, February 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, Tennessee was one of several southern states struck by the Enigma Outbreak of tornadoes. The disaster was thought to be one of the largest tornado outbreaks in recorded American history. Ever wanted a piece of the Smokies on your porch? Anakeesta is selling its iconic […]

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, actor and producer Dwight Henry, known for films like 12 Years a Slave, was born in Nashville. 🎶Flying 9-2-5 🎶 Dollywood and Allegiant are partnering to offer a special Dollywood-themed flight No. 925 from Orlando to Knoxville in November, culminating in a day at the […]

Monday, February 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, University of Memphis men’s basketball player and coach Larry Finch was born in Memphis. Finch led the team to the 1973 NCAA men’s basketball national championship game. A sheriff’s department cheekily told residents that if their ex has an outstanding warrant, deputies would happily deliver […]

Friday, February 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, black Nashville college students staged a peaceful protest, entering segregated stores to request service and attempting sit-ins at lunch counters. Did you spot anything unusual in the sky early yesterday morning? The International Space Station, which typically orbits Earth 16 times each day, was visible above […]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, more than 1,000 Black Memphis sanitation workers began a strike after two garbage collectors were killed earlier that month. The strike ended on April 16, 1968. After a Monterey police sergeant took a tumble, a video of the incident racked up more than 28 million […]

Monday, February 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, a major ice storm slammed Tennessee, causing widespread power outages and damage to trees and property. See photos of the ice storm here. Still looking for the perfect way to sweep your valentine off their feet? Tennessee State Parks are offering special Valentine’s Day events […]

Friday, February 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1796, the Tennessee State Constitution was adopted in Knoxville. A resolution was made in 2014, marking the date as State Constitution Day.  This week, The Tennessee Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Tennessee Flyover even better in 2026. […]

Thursday, February 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the Super Tuesday tornado outbreak swept through Tennessee. Eighty-seven tornadoes spun across nine states, including two EF4s in Western Tennessee and a deadly EF3 northeast of Nashville that killed 22 people. When the lights went out, the scrutiny turned on. Nashville Electric Service is facing mounting […]

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, Putnam County, named for Israel Putnam, a hero of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, was created by the twenty-fourth Tennessee General Assembly from parts of Jackson, Overton, Fentress, and White counties. Limited-edition enamel pins are becoming a must-have on Vanderbilt’s campus. […]

Friday, January 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, powerful storms spawned 24 tornadoes across Middle Tennessee, the region’s largest January outbreak on record, causing widespread damage, killing one person and injuring several others. An East Tennessee bald eagle will appear alongside the Budweiser Clydesdales in a patriotic Super Bowl ad celebrating the company’s […]