Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1834, a tornado reported at the time as being “very severe” crossed over the state border from Alabama, and damaged homes and plantations in the Pulaski area. Today’s edition includes an important warning for readers to be on the lookout for Poison Hemlock, a toxic […]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1780, the Cumberland Compact was finalized, establishing a provisional government for the Cumberland River settlement near the present-day Nashville area. Readers looking for a little summer entertainment can head to Graceland to watch twelve-year-old Elvis impersonator, Cooper, perform an enthusiastic tribute to the King of Rock […]

Monday, May 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Union gunboats attacked Confederate forces in Linden, ferrying cavalry across the Tennessee River to stage a successful surprise attack. The Nashville Zoo celebrated Mother’s Day with the new addition of its first southern pudu fawn—the smallest species of deer in the world. Catch a glimpse […]

Friday, May 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, rock legend Little Richard passed away at the age of 87 in Tullahoma, leaving behind a legacy that included hits like Tutti Frutti and Good Golly Miss Molly. Nashville readers may need to rethink their commute in the coming weeks—the city has ended its […]

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1541, Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto reached the Mississippi River just south of present-day Memphis, making history as one of the first Europeans to visit that location. Don’t worry, you’re not just hearing things—that high-pitched buzz is the sweet sound of Brood XIV cicadas emerging from […]

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, country singer-songwriter Eddie Rabbitt passed away in Nashville at the age of 56 after a successful career writing hits like Elvis Presley’s “Kentucky Rain.” If you just got back from a grocery run, especially for that spring salad, take note: vine-ripened tomatoes have been recalled […]

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the state legislature voted for Tennessee to secede from the Union, a decision later finalized by a statewide popular vote. Believers and skeptics alike can appreciate the community fun offered at the annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival, which took place in Townsend over the weekend. […]

Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, high school teacher John Scopes was arrested in Dayton for teaching his students the theory of evolution, leading to the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial. Is there a better way to start the week than hearing that Dollywood is set to expand next year? Today’s edition […]

Friday, May 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the first session of the Johnson County court was held at the Pleasant Grove School House, marking a significant moment in the establishment of the new county. You already know there’s no crying in baseball—but does that rule apply to Little League? In today’s edition, […]

Thursday, May 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the World’s Fair was hosted in Knoxville—an iconic moment in the city’s history that left lasting impacts like the Sunsphere tower, which was built for the event. If you’ve seen a lot of birds lately, you’re not in an Alfred Hitchcock film; Tennessee is […]