Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, then-U.S. Senator Andrew Johnson delivered a speech in Scott County urging residents to vote against seceding from the Union. Four days later, the county voted against separation by the largest percentage margin in Tennessee. Spotted any zoo animals roaming your neighborhood lately? You’re not crazy—an […]

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, music legend Elvis Presley graduated from Humes High School in Memphis, where he once amazed his classmates by singing and playing his guitar at a talent show.  If you’re hoping to catch Jelly Roll’s next Nashville performance, you may be waiting for a while—the rapper […]

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, actor Richard McKenzie—known for his versatile Hollywood career featuring roles in series like MacGyver and All in the Family—was born in Chattanooga. Readers of the cat-loving variety should take note of a Williamson County vet clinic’s warning that lone star ticks have sparked a deadly […]

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1806, future president, and Tennessee resident, Andrew Jackson fatally shot Charles Dickinson in a duel over a horse bet and insults to Jackson’s wife, surviving a chest wound and later facing little fallout in his rise to the presidency. Today’s edition will get your weekend […]

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, musician Jeff Buckley—best known for his haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah—tragically drowned in the Mississippi River near Memphis at age 30. Ready to give newcomers a warm Tennessee welcome? Tennessee ranks among the top destinations for relocating Americans, thanks to its rich musical […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law, initiating negotiations with Native American tribes over their ancestral lands in states like Tennessee and setting in motion the tragic forced migration later known as the Trail of Tears. Winnie the Pooh, is that […]

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law, initiating negotiations with Native American tribes over their ancestral lands in states like Tennessee and setting in motion the tragic forced migration later known as the Trail of Tears. Winnie the Pooh, is that […]

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, an incident known as the Benton fireworks disaster occurred when an illegal fireworks manufacturing operation exploded in East Tennessee, claiming 11 lives. Do you consider yourself a tree-hugger? If so, you’ll appreciate a story in today’s edition detailing how arborists are nursing a 300-year-old […]

Monday, May 26, 2025 Grateful Memorial Day morning. On this day in 2013, Grace Grissom, founder of Nashville-based Mrs. Grissom’s Salads, passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of grit and entrepreneurship cultivated by the post-WWII era. Each Memorial Day, we’re thankful to those who gave their lives in defense of […]

Friday, May 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, the Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest was closed after being destroyed in a fire. The historic center was built in 1996 to host events for the Atlanta Summer Olympics. Craving an easy dinner without sacrificing the comfort of home? Dolly Parton has […]