Friday, May 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, President Andrew Johnson, formerly Governor of Tennessee, was acquitted during his impeachment trial after the Senate majority voting to convict him fell short by one vote. Today’s edition includes the first-ever answer to the question on every Vols fan’s mind: Who is the student behind […]

Thursday, May 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, a series of severe tornadoes and floods that ravaged Benton, McMinn, Rutherford, and Sequatchie Counties was federally declared a major disaster. What better way to start the morning than by watching the 2-year-old son of Nashville native Mookie Betts throw the first pitch at Tuesday’s […]

Monday, May 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Union gunboats attacked Confederate forces in Linden, ferrying cavalry across the Tennessee River to stage a successful surprise attack. The Nashville Zoo celebrated Mother’s Day with the new addition of its first southern pudu fawn—the smallest species of deer in the world. Catch a glimpse […]

Friday, May 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, rock legend Little Richard passed away at the age of 87 in Tullahoma, leaving behind a legacy that included hits like Tutti Frutti and Good Golly Miss Molly. Nashville readers may need to rethink their commute in the coming weeks—the city has ended its […]

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1541, Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto reached the Mississippi River just south of present-day Memphis, making history as one of the first Europeans to visit that location. Don’t worry, you’re not just hearing things—that high-pitched buzz is the sweet sound of Brood XIV cicadas emerging from […]

Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, high school teacher John Scopes was arrested in Dayton for teaching his students the theory of evolution, leading to the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial. Is there a better way to start the week than hearing that Dollywood is set to expand next year? Today’s edition […]

Friday, May 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the first session of the Johnson County court was held at the Pleasant Grove School House, marking a significant moment in the establishment of the new county. You already know there’s no crying in baseball—but does that rule apply to Little League? In today’s edition, […]

Thursday, May 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the World’s Fair was hosted in Knoxville—an iconic moment in the city’s history that left lasting impacts like the Sunsphere tower, which was built for the event. If you’ve seen a lot of birds lately, you’re not in an Alfred Hitchcock film; Tennessee is […]

Monday, April 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, marking the first time a rock band played the iconic venue since the Byrds did eight years prior. Planning a spring trip to the Nashville Zoo? It recently renewed its […]

Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, CBS affiliate WDEF-TV Channel 12 began broadcasting in Chattanooga, marking a significant expansion of television media in the region.  If you’re looking for the perfect summer road trip destination, consider visiting WildSide Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, which recently installed the longest zipline in the […]