Friday, December 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Ella Harper, also known as the “Camel Girl,” died in Nashville after a career as a sideshow performer. Her nickname was derived from an orthopedic condition that allowed her to bend her knees backward and walk on all fours. See a photo here. Nashville’s New […]

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Lexington took place, with Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s cavalry routing Union Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s smaller, inexperienced command. The latest forecasts are casting doubt on Tennesseans’ hopes for a white Christmas, though a cold front moving in today has meteorologists are […]

Monday, December 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Nashville began, in which the Union army achieved one of its largest victories in the Civil War. Does your family have a beloved, quirky, or funny Christmas tradition? We want to hear about it! Reply to this email sharing your favorite Christmas […]

Friday, December 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Buford Pusser, the famed McNairy County sheriff who inspired the 1973 film Walking Tall, was born in Adamsville. Authorities have recently reviewed his case and alleged he may have been involved in his wife’s murder, reshaping Tennessee’s understanding of his legacy. Nashville native and country […]

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Brenda Tarpley, better known as the famed Brenda Lee who sang hits like Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Sweet Nothin’s, was born in Georgia. The singer’s career kicked off in Nashville, where she made key connections and recorded her biggest hits. University of Memphis […]

Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Southern rock artist Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band fame was born in Nashville. Notably, Allman was married seven times, including a four-year marriage to Cher, the “Goddess of Pop.” Today’s edition highlights statewide animal hijinks, including a horse rescue, a Christmas-shopping deer, and […]

Friday, December 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Richard Penniman, better known by his stage name Little Richard, was born in Georgia. He later became a renowned Tennessee performer, often playing blues clubs on Nashville’s Jefferson Street and owning multiple mansions in the state. If you’re a Spotify listener, you’ve likely already checked […]

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Jason DeFord, better known as hip-hop and country artist Jelly Roll, was born in Antioch. DeFord is an outspoken Christian and advocate for addicts and those who have been incarcerated. Organizers for Bonnaroo have announced the music festival’s 2026 lineup, which features popular artists ranging […]

Monday, December 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2001, Tennessee knocked off Florida 34-32 in Gainesville to clinch the SEC East in a game rescheduled due to the tragic events of September 11th. Today’s edition, however, covers Tennessee’s first loss to Vanderbilt since 2018, ending the Vols’ playoff hopes for the season. See a recap of […]

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Time journalist and author of A Death in the Family, James Agee, was born in Knoxville. His famed novel won a posthumously awarded Pulitzer Prize in 1958. Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers! Our staff is taking holiday time off to spend with their families, so today’s edition will […]