Saturday, June 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1905, jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader Adolphus Anthony Cheatham, better known as Doc Cheatham was born in Nashville. His career spanned an incredible seven decades. Though celebrated in his early years as a reliable, non-soloing lead trumpeter in major big bands, he defied the odds […]

Friday, June 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, Jonathan “Rocky” Burnette, son of rockabilly legend Johnny Burnette, was born in Memphis. Rocky carried on his family’s rock ‘n’ roll legacy with his 1980 top 10 hit Tired of Toein’ the Line. A Gallatin woman is suing a dog training company after her […]

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, Gov. William Blount and the Tennessee territorial government established Knox and Jefferson Counties.  Tennessee freshman Chase Kyes is headed to the 126th U.S. Open after shooting 11-under across 36 holes to qualify. He is one of three golfers with Tennessee ties set to compete […]

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1977, James Earl Ray, who was convicted of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., escaped from the Brushy Mountain State Prison in Petros. He was recaptured three days later. A new list has revealed the most popular baby names in Tennessee, with some overlapping the national […]

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Beale Street R&B singer Johnny Ace, originally named John Alexander, was born in Memphis. He is known for No. 1 hits like My Song and The Clock. Some of Memphis’ youngest storytellers are now published authors, thanks to a program at the Douglass Community […]

Monday, June 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Tennessee voted to secede from the Union, becoming the last state to join the Confederacy after a major shift in public opinion. Even former members of Congress aren’t exempt from bag limits: former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and three other Tennessee hunters were suspended […]

Sunday, June 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Graceland—Elvis Presley’s Memphis estate—opened its doors to the public for the first time, welcoming fans to the King’s famous home on Elvis Presley Boulevard. Rodeo fans may want to head to East Tennessee June 12-13 for this annual rodeo sanctioned by the Southern Rodeo […]

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1862, the First Battle of Memphis took place during the Civil War. It was a naval battle between the Union Mississippi River Squadron and the Confederate “River Defense Fleet” that resulted in the surrender of the City of Memphis and opening up the Mississippi River to […]

Friday, June 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, the Grand Ole Opry moved to the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where it would remain for the next 31 years as its popularity skyrocketed. Veterans spent the week at Amy Grant’s Franklin farm, where Nashville songwriters helped them turn their trauma into original […]

Thursday, June 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, country stars filled the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for the Music City News Country Awards, a fan-voted ceremony hosted by Jimmy Dean and Barbara Mandrell. Watch the video from the event here.  Most Tennesseans know the state sits on top of caves, […]