Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, singer Loretta Lynn, who built a six-decade career as one of the most influential and awarded artists in country music history, was born in Kentucky. Lynn died in 2022 at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. One Sunday, some runners at the Knoxville Marathon accidentally […]

Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, an oxygen tank explosion crippled Apollo 13, forcing the mission to shift from a moon landing to survival. Crossville resident and NASA engineer Ed Smylie led the creation of a makeshift device that fixed a dangerous carbon dioxide buildup. The solution worked, helping bring the […]

Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, director and producer Bill Landry, known for creating The Heartland Series on Knoxville’s WBIR-TV, was born in Chattanooga as one of nine siblings. Forbes has released a list of the top 10 private universities that it’s calling the New Ivies, and one Tennessee school made […]

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, rockabilly singer and guitarist Carl Perkins was born in Tiptonville. Perkins was best known as the writer and original performer of Blue Suede Shoes, which Elvis Presley later made famous. A young Tennessee golfer is stepping onto one of the biggest stages in sports, […]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, Howell E. Jackson, who served as an Associate Justice for the Supreme Court of the United States and famously argued for the constitutionality of a federal income tax, was born in Paris. A country music legend is recovering in a Nashville hospital after a […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1975, John Cooper, lead singer of the Christian rock band Skillet, was born in Memphis. Cooper previously attended the University of Memphis for three years. From a neighbor kicking in a door to save trapped dogs to firefighters rescuing ducklings from a storm drain, Tennessee saw […]

Monday, April 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Confederate forces launched a surprise attack on Union troops at the Battle of Shiloh, shocking both sides with heavy casualties before Union reinforcements arrived and ultimately pushed Southern forces back. This is an abbreviated holiday version of The Tennessee Flyover, as many on our crew spent […]

Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, Earl Lloyd, the first black basketball player to compete in the NBA, was born in Virginia. Later in life, Lloyd took up residence in the Volunteer State, remaining in Crossville until his 2015 death. Today’s edition includes updates from the Tennessee Titans, from a potential […]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, a major tornado outbreak killed 26 people across West Tennessee and nearby states and caused millions of dollars in property damage. New candy data shows that Tennessee shoppers load up on favorite treats like jelly beans and M&Ms ahead of the Easter holiday. See more […]

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, WWE professional wrestler Randy Orton was born in Knoxville. Orton is the son of WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton. As Tennessee cities gear up for Memorial Day celebrations, Chattanooga has begun accepting applications for its Veterans Bridge Flag program, which honors vets with […]