Friday, February 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, NFL linebacker David White, who played for both the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, was born in Oak Ridge. As spring brings warmer temperatures, the Memphis Botanic Garden is welcoming the BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring exhibit in March. See details in […]

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the Columbia Race Riot erupted after the arrest of a black Navy veteran, escalating into gunfire, a police crackdown, and more than 100 arrests.  A Nashville medical student is sheltering in place at a Mexican resort after civil unrest erupted during a cartel operation. See […]

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Elvis Presley’s record label presented the singer with a diamond-studded watch to honor over 75 million record sales. Then-Governor Buford Ellington and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb also declared the day Elvis Presley Day. Are you a firefly aficionado? Lottery entries are now open for Greene […]

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, a derailed freight train carrying liquid propane exploded in Waverly after warming temperatures ruptured the damaged tank cars, killing 16 people, including the town’s fire and police chiefs. Tennessee-born comedian Nate Bargatze is turning a classic bit into a game show with tomorrow’s premiere of […]

Monday, February 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Confederate forces were ordered to evacuate Nashville two days before U.S. Army units, led by Gen. William Nelson, landed by steamer and began occupying the capital. File this under “weird neighbors”: Memphis Zoo’s newest giraffe calf, Rahisi, kicked things off with the ostriches next door […]

Friday, February 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, Tennessee was one of several southern states struck by the Enigma Outbreak of tornadoes. The disaster was thought to be one of the largest tornado outbreaks in recorded American history. Ever wanted a piece of the Smokies on your porch? Anakeesta is selling its iconic […]

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, actor and producer Dwight Henry, known for films like 12 Years a Slave, was born in Nashville. 🎶Flying 9-2-5 🎶 Dollywood and Allegiant are partnering to offer a special Dollywood-themed flight No. 925 from Orlando to Knoxville in November, culminating in a day at the […]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, the Atomic Energy Commission displayed two of the 40,000 mice being used in atomic tests at Oak Ridge in an attempt to discover the side effects of radiation exposure. See a photo of the mice taken on that day here. Former Titans star Kevin Dyson […]

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, comedian Ralphie May, known for comedy specials like Imperfectly Yours, was born in Chattanooga. May got his big break at 17 after winning a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison. A Sevier County woman ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, […]

Monday, February 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, University of Memphis men’s basketball player and coach Larry Finch was born in Memphis. Finch led the team to the 1973 NCAA men’s basketball national championship game. A sheriff’s department cheekily told residents that if their ex has an outstanding warrant, deputies would happily deliver […]