Friday, January 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, zookeeper and conservationist Jack Hanna, often known as “Jungle Jack,” was born in Knoxville. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has launched in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish Sea, offering kids under five a free book each month to spark […]

Thursday, January 1, 2026 Happy New Year! On this day in 1964, a record-breaking snowstorm suddenly slammed Middle Tennessee, leading one newspaper to quip, “The snow left weathermen embarrassed, as they were caught with their readings’ down; it had not been in the forecast.” In this special New Year’s edition, we’re looking back at 2025 through […]

Monday, December 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Red Banks became the only major Civil War battle to take place in Unicoi County. The confrontation ended with over 100 Confederates killed or captured, while only three Union soldiers were wounded. The Grand Ole Opry is remembering country music singer and […]

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, Country music legend Barbara Mandrell was born in Houston. Mandrell later relocated to Nashville, where she spent the majority of her career and owned the iconic 118-acre Fontanel Mansion. Merry Christmas to all our readers! Our staff is taking holiday time off to spend with […]

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1813, frontiersman Davy Crockett finished a 90-day term of militia service with Francis Jones’s Company of Mounted Riflemen.  Happy Christmas Eve to all our readers! Our staff is taking holiday time off to spend with their families, so today’s edition is a bit shorter than usual. […]

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, Winter Storm Elliott pushed the Tennessee Valley Authority to a record-breaking electricity demand and set an all-time record for energy delivery within a 24-hour period. The Tennessee Titans secured their first home win of the season with a 26-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, […]

Monday, December 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, a dike at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant failed, releasing 1.1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash slurry in what became the largest industrial spill in U.S. history. The cleanup cost more than $1 billion and was linked to dozens of deaths and illnesses. More […]

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 […]