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 […]

Friday, June 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the First Battle of Memphis was fought over the course of two hours, ending with the Union army claiming control of the city and opening up the Mississippi River for transportation. Looking for some weekend entertainment? The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the Great […]

Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith began his March Against Fear, a walk to Jackson, Mississippi, to encourage Black voter registration and protest racism. Pigeon Forge’s Titanic Museum is displaying two new artifacts from passengers Isador and Ida Straus—a pocket watch and a letter—expected to fetch […]

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, actor Richard McKenzie—known for his versatile Hollywood career featuring roles in series like MacGyver and All in the Family—was born in Chattanooga. Readers of the cat-loving variety should take note of a Williamson County vet clinic’s warning that lone star ticks have sparked a deadly […]

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1806, future president, and Tennessee resident, Andrew Jackson fatally shot Charles Dickinson in a duel over a horse bet and insults to Jackson’s wife, surviving a chest wound and later facing little fallout in his rise to the presidency. Today’s edition will get your weekend […]