Friday, November 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, Phil Bredesen, who served as the 48th governor of Tennessee from 2003 to 2011, was born in New Jersey. 🦃 There’s still time to share your favorite Thanksgiving memory with us! Reply to this email with your story, plus your first name and city, for […]

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1900, a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. The disaster killed dozens and injured hundreds more. See the tornado map here. Comedian Nate Bargatze may soon develop a theme park in Nashville in a Dolly Parton-esque move that could bring new jobs […]

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Grammy-winning Gospel singer J.D. Sumner was born. Sumner, who received a world record for the lowest bass voice, was born in Florida but buried in Nashville, where he spent much of his career. Cat lovers, it’s your time to shine. Today’s edition highlights two feline […]

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins was born in Chattanooga. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Haskins’ iconic character was known for the catchphrase, “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?” 🦃 Can you believe Thanksgiving is next […]

Monday, November 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet began his siege of Knoxville. The campaign failed within two weeks. Ready to start planning your holiday calendar? Consider checking out Franklin’s “Dickens of a Christmas” event, which features 1800s-inspired entertainment as an homage to the works of Charles Dickens. See details […]

The Tennessee Flyover Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty may soon be allowed to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 per violation over seized phone records tied to the Jan. 6 investigation.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, a meteor crater known as the Scotts Hill Volcano formed during the Leonid meteor shower, according to local historians. The evening is remembered as “the night the stars fell.” If you’re looking for your next cozy November read, Dolly Parton has you covered—the Tennessee icon […]

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, Olympic champion and Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph died in Brentwood. Rudolph overcame polio as a child and went on to become a world champion sprinter at the age of 16. A 101-year-old World War II veteran proved that you’re never too old to chase a new […]

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, the Battle of Nashville Monument in Nashville was originally dedicated. The monument, sculpted by famed Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti, was partially destroyed by a tornado in 1974 and rededicated in 1999. 🎖️Today, on Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served in the […]

Monday, November 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2002, a tornado outbreak uprooted trees, flipped trailers, and damaged homes across multiple counties, including Robertson, Sumner, and Cumberland. See photos of the damage here. Today’s edition features two heroic dogs—a K-9 who ended a manhunt and a therapy dog honored for exceptional service and comfort […]