Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2001, Chet “Mr. Guitar” Atkins died in his Nashville home at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as a Grand Ole Opry mainstay and hits like Windy and Warm. NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore was honored by his alma mater, Tennessee Tech, and his hometown, […]

The Tennessee Flyover Tennessee is bracing for intense “ring of fire” thunderstorms this week as a massive heat dome continues to roast the Southeast.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1977, Memphis-born legend Elvis Presley performed his final concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, just weeks before his August death. If you need a boost in your state pride, today’s edition highlights the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest, which showcases Tennessee-made products and […]

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Red Boiling Springs Flood shocked Middle Tennessee as nearly eight inches of rain fell in the span of six hours, causing property damage totaling about $2 million at the time. Miss hearing updates on Ed, the runaway zebra? A Hendersonville daycare owner has immortalized […]

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, legendary musician Chet Atkins, known as “the Country Gentleman” and famous for hits like Yakety Axe and Mister Sandman, was born in Luttrell. This fall, consider visiting Brownsville to see the debut of a 7-foot bronze statue of Tina Turner, located near her former high […]

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Tennessee—a year before it became a federal holiday. Looking for spicier-than-usual entertainment? Tennessee’s first sanctioned bare knuckle boxing match is set for Saturday and will stream live on VICE. See the story below for more details. […]

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day, in 1866, Congress submitted the 14th Amendment to the states for ratification. This followed a brutal Memphis massacre, where a mob killed 46 people. Exciting new artwork is debuting all over Nashville this summer, from a new addition to the iconic Parthenon to a forest of […]

Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Richmond Flowers Jr. was born in Alabama. A legend at the University of Tennessee, he became the school’s first NCAA track champion and once held the record for most receptions in football. If you missed this week’s strawberry moon in Middle Tennessee, today’s edition includes […]

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, country singer Chris Young, famous for hits like The Man I Want To Be and Gettin’ You Home, was born in Murfreesboro. Today’s edition covers Tennessee’s celebrations for the U.S. military’s 250th anniversary, from Marine Week Nashville to a veterans’ event in the Smokies. See more […]

Monday, June 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, James C. Napier, a prominent Black businessman who served as Register of the U.S. Treasury under President William Taft, was born in Nashville. This morning brings exciting news: Ed, the runaway zebra from Rutherford County, was recovered after a week of roaming the area. See […]