Friday, October 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1907, Tipton County Deputy Sheriff Charles M. Webb was shot and killed while serving a writ of lunacy to a suspect who had escaped from the state asylum a year before. Today’s edition highlights how Tennesseans have unearthed long-lost treasure, from lost stories by an acclaimed […]

Thursday, October 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Ulysses S. Grant was given command of all U.S. Army forces between the Mississippi River and the Appalachian Mountains. He was stationed in Chattanooga, where, a month later, he led a significant military campaign. Did you spot the 2 a.m. fireball on Tuesday morning? A […]

Monday, October 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, singer-songwriter Paul Simon, of Simon & Garfunkel fame, was born. His 1986 album Graceland centers on the famous Memphis home of Elvis Presley and includes lyrics with local color, such as, “The Mississippi Delta was shining like a national guitar.” Our hearts are with the residents of […]

Friday, October 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1790, Gov. William Blount arrived at Rocky Mount to establish Tennessee’s first territorial government, just months after being appointed by President George Washington. Tennessee icon Dolly Parton has cleared the air on her health issues after her sister alarmed fans by asking for prayers. Dolly posted […]

Thursday, October 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican who has served as Tennessee’s governor since 2019, was born in Franklin. Lee is a seventh-generation Tennessean and still resides on his inherited family farm. A sunny-side-up story turned scrambled after Rutherford County police discovered that an armed robbery involving […]

Monday, October 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Trevor Lawrence, current quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round NFL draft pick in 2021, was born in Knoxville. Today’s edition includes updates on some of Tennessee’s furriest residents, from rescued horses in Blount County to blessed pets in Knoxville. See details in the stories […]

Friday, October 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1790, John Ross, who became a long-term Tennessee resident and went on to become the Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief and leader throughout the Trail of Tears, was born in Alabama. Are you getting into the spirit of the spooky season? Today’s edition features a handful of […]

Thursday, October 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Austin Peay, Tennessee’s 35th governor, died in Nashville at 51 while still in office. Interested in Tennessee real estate? The iconic Cragvue Estate, a 4,481-square-foot mansion perched above the Tennessee River, is now for sale at $2.8 million. See details on the mansion in Top […]

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, Cora “Lovie” Austin, an American jazz and blues pianist, songwriter, and bandleader for The Blues Serenaders, was born in Chattanooga. Five Tennessee barbecue spots just landed on Southern Living’s list of the South’s best. Check out the full list in Top Stories—did your favorite make the cut? If […]

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga began outside of Chattanooga. The battle marked a tactical victory for the Confederates but proved costly, with about 20% of their army killed. Today’s edition includes some of the most notable moments from this week’s Tennessee football matchup against Georgia, including […]