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 […]

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga first opened its doors under the name of Chattanooga University, boasting seven faculty members and 118 students. Last week, we told you about a Clarksville football coach who was removed from a game after reading his Bible at halftime. […]

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was dedicated—a project designed by Julie Beckman, now a faculty member in the University of Tennessee’s School of Architecture. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will soon purchase 7,500 acres of wetlands along the Hatchie River, creating a new Wildlife Management Area […]

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia, but became a star in Tennessee, pioneering the Nashville Sound and leaving a legacy with hits like Crazy and her heartfelt rendition of Tennessee Waltz. Today’s edition features a literal legend: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, […]

Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1846, legendary whiskey maker Jack Daniel was thought to have been born in Lynchburg—though his birthday remains a matter of controversy, as he never told anyone his real age. Tennessee-born comic Nate Bargatze will bring his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. […]