Saturday, September 19, 2026 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. Northwest Tennessee brought home five statewide tourism awards at an annual ceremony recognizing the region for its exceptional service, strong leadership, and its lasting impact on Tennessee’s hospitality […]

The Tennessee Flyover Sevier County, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Pittman Center have jointly proclaimed Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, to be celebrated every year. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Wednesday, September 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened his Memphis recording studio, replacing the iconic Sun Studio where legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash got their start. Thirteen people were arrested in Memphis on Tuesday when a task force caught them stealing $250,000 worth of chicken. Find […]

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988. A Nashville hotel billed as Dolly Parton’s love letter to the Music City began […]

The Tennessee Flyover A federal appeals court with jurisdiction over Tennessee has reinforced protections for unionized workers who raise concerns about possible violations of collective bargaining agreements.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

The Tennessee Flyover Lyft riders in central Nashville can now be matched with fully autonomous Waymo vehicles. Nashville is the first market where the driverless vehicles are available through both the Lyft and Waymo apps.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

Sunday, September 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, the town of Brighton was officially incorporated with John Madison Smithson elected as its first mayor. This weekend’s brief cooldown is forecast to change today, bringing back some heat heading into the week. See Top Stories for more details and let us know in […]

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, legendary country music icon Johnny Cash passed away in Nashville at the age of 71. Just days after marking the one-year anniversary of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, we reflect on the current state of free speech on college campuses across America. See […]

Friday, September 11, 2026 On this day in 2001, terrorists attacked the United States, killing nearly 3,000 people. Overnight here in Tennessee, veterans and civilian volunteers honored every victim, climbing Nashville’s Pinnacle Tower and finishing at 8:46 a.m. CDT to commemorate the moment the first plane struck the North Tower. Likewise, communities statewide are remembering […]

Thursday, September 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Elvis Presley recorded Guitar Man at Nashville’s famed RCA Studio B, with guitarist Jerry Reed sitting in on the session. Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and a sprawling museum tracing her life are set to open downtown later this month. What Tennessee tourist attraction is your […]