Friday, February 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, black Nashville college students staged a peaceful protest, entering segregated stores to request service and attempting sit-ins at lunch counters. Did you spot anything unusual in the sky early yesterday morning? The International Space Station, which typically orbits Earth 16 times each day, was visible above […]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, more than 1,000 Black Memphis sanitation workers began a strike after two garbage collectors were killed earlier that month. The strike ended on April 16, 1968. After a Monterey police sergeant took a tumble, a video of the incident racked up more than 28 million […]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, WTVC NewsChannel 9 began broadcasting in Chattanooga as an ABC affiliate. Some of the first programs aired on the channel that week included American Bandstand and Wyatt Earp. Today’s edition features two of Tennessee’s heroic K-9 officers: Iris, who rescued a missing 82-year-old with dementia, […]

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2000, comedian and actor Jim Varney died at his home outside of Nashville at the age of 50. Varney was famous for the catchphrases and quirky antics of his signature character, Ernest P. Worrell. If you’re still looking for a Valentine this year, look no further […]

Monday, February 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, a major ice storm slammed Tennessee, causing widespread power outages and damage to trees and property. See photos of the ice storm here. Still looking for the perfect way to sweep your valentine off their feet? Tennessee State Parks are offering special Valentine’s Day events […]

Friday, February 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1796, the Tennessee State Constitution was adopted in Knoxville. A resolution was made in 2014, marking the date as State Constitution Day.  This week, The Tennessee Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Tennessee Flyover even better in 2026. […]

Thursday, February 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the Super Tuesday tornado outbreak swept through Tennessee. Eighty-seven tornadoes spun across nine states, including two EF4s in Western Tennessee and a deadly EF3 northeast of Nashville that killed 22 people. When the lights went out, the scrutiny turned on. Nashville Electric Service is facing mounting […]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a record 18 inches of snow fell in Jamestown in one day. Over 20 inches of snow accumulated in total, shutting down most of Fentress County. College students and faculty, here’s a deal you’ll want to know about: the Tennessee Aquarium is offering half-price admission […]

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate cavalry under Major General Joseph Wheeler attacked the Union garrison at Dover, Tennessee, also known as the Battle of Fort Donelson. Tennessee’s roads took a beating from last week’s ice storm, and now TDOT is launching statewide pothole repairs after crews used 73,000 tons […]

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, Putnam County, named for Israel Putnam, a hero of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, was created by the twenty-fourth Tennessee General Assembly from parts of Jackson, Overton, Fentress, and White counties. Limited-edition enamel pins are becoming a must-have on Vanderbilt’s campus. […]