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 […]

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, country music artist Mel McDaniel died in Hendersonville. McDaniel was a Grand Ole Opry member known for hits like Louisiana Saturday Night and Big Ole Brew. An Illinois couple made national headlines after choosing to host their wedding at an unconventional (but very convenient) Sevierville spot. […]

Monday, March 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Lawrenceburg-born actor Michael Jeter, known for films like The Green Mile and Air Bud, died at the age of 50. A flower delivery turned into a head-scratcher when a Memphis grocery store worker found a rare bright blue crawfish tucked inside. See the colorful fellow in […]

Friday, March 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, Andrew Jackson led nearly 2,000 volunteer soldiers from Tennessee in an attack on a Creek Indian stronghold in what is now Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The victory at Horseshoe Bend made Jackson famous. Mt. Juliet police finished a pizza delivery after arresting a driver mid-route on […]

Thursday, March 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1749, William Blount, the first territorial governor of Tennessee and one of the state’s first U.S. senators, was born in North Carolina. Today’s edition includes a feel-good story out of Nashville: Titans star Jeffery Simmons surprised a new homeowner at a Habitat for Humanity ribbon-cutting by […]