Saturday, May 23, 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, the University of Tennessee baseball team swept a home doubleheader against Sewanee in Knoxville, winning 8-2 and 5-4 at Wait Field. This Memorial Day weekend, Tennesseans honor our fallen heroes—even as potential thunderstorms sweep the state. Stay safe out there, and cheer on the […]

Friday, May 22, 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, actress Ginnifer Goodwin was born in Memphis, later rising to fame for her roles in productions like Big Love, Once Upon a Time, and Zootopia. Dolly Parton says that NightFlight Expedition, a new attraction at Dollywood, might be enough to make her finally conquer a lifelong aversion. […]

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Johnny “Drum” Majors, Tennessee’s star single-wing tailback from 1954-56 who earned SEC Player of the Year honors, unanimous All-American status, and Heisman runner-up honors in 1956 while leading the Vols to a 10-1 record and Sugar Bowl berth, was born in Lynchburg. An Arrington couple […]

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the statue of Athena in the Nashville Parthenon was revealed to the public. The Parthenon is the only full-scale replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. A group of Elizabethton High School students is turning years of research into a published book examining Tennessee serial […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, the Fraterville Mine Disaster took place, claiming the lives of 216 mine workers and marking the worst mine disaster in Tennessee history. A story we previously told you about has come full circle after 13 baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds were recovered, thanks to […]

Monday, May 18, 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, Sampson W. Keeble, who went on to become the first black Tennessean to serve in the state legislature, was born in Rutherford County. If you plan to go boating, especially over Memorial Day weekend, TVA is urging you to use extra caution as drought conditions […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that significant amounts of mercury had been discharged over many years from its plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during work supporting hydrogen bomb development. We’ve officially entered the season of outdoor fairs, concerts, festivals, and shindigs. What are […]

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, the U.S. Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson—Tennessee’s own—by a single swing vote, making him the first U.S. president to survive an impeachment trial. Memphis in May is back, and one group has gone all out to honor a beloved late team member in the […]

Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, severe tornadoes and floods that struck Benton, McMinn, Rutherford, and Sequatchie counties were federally declared a major disaster area.  Are you ready for Titans Drop? Tennessee’s NFL team has launched an app-exclusive opportunity to win prizes, including merch and season tickets. See details in the story […]

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, country singer Dustin Lynch was born in Tullahoma. A Grand Ole Opry member, Lynch has built a chart-topping career with multiple No. 1 hits. The University of Tennessee has received up to 18,000 books from longtime Knoxville resident Cormac McCarthy’s personal library, giving researchers an […]