Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Knoxville received 17.5 inches of snow, making it the largest single-day snowfall in the city’s history. The city’s top 10 snowfall list includes over 10 inches of snow on five occasions. Did you know that you can visit a baby sloth in Benton? Check […]

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, the famous Scopes Trial began in which a high school teacher in Dayton named John Scopes was accused of violating the state’s Butler Act, which made it illegal to teach human evolution in any public school or university. In an inspiring story, a 96-year-old […]

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Fort Donelson began in Stewart County, lasting until Feb. 16. The battle was a key Union victory in the Civil War, leading to the surrender of Confederate forces in Tennessee and securing control of the Cumberland River for the Union. Have […]

Monday, February 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, Glenn Miller and his orchestra were awarded the first gold record for selling one million copies of Chattanooga Choo Choo. The song remains one of the state’s most famous tunes. Did you stay up to watch the Super Bowl last night? If so, maybe you’ll […]

Friday, February 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, the community of Jefferson City was incorporated, though settlers have called the area home since 1788 under the name of Mossy Creek. It continues to be known as a charming small town for residents and guests alike today. If you haven’t heard, the CEO […]

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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.  The Super Bowl countdown continues, with just three more days until the big game. The Titans didn’t make it this time, but at […]

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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. Today, we’re highlighting 10 University of Tennessee students in our Et Cetera section […]

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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. With just 10 days until Valentine’s, you may want to check out our new list of 15 Valentine’s Day […]

Monday, February 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, two construction workers were injured by lightning while working on the new library for Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. They were treated for electrical shock and released from a local hospital.  Today, we’re featuring the upcoming Music City Puppy Bowl coming Sunday to […]

Friday, January 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Cannon County was established when the state legislature took portions of Rutherford, Smith, and Warren counties to create the new county named in honor of Whig Governor Newton Cannon. A Memphis-area music teacher garnered national attention this week after winning a music educator’s award […]