Friday, July 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1793, Knoxville hosted its first Fourth of July celebration on record, just 17 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed and before Tennessee even became a state. We hope you’re having a restful Fourth of July as we celebrate our nation’s founding. Fireworks won’t be […]

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, the first residents arrived at the then-secret Oak Ridge—a town that housed Manhattan Project staff while they built an atomic bomb. Gov. Bill Lee has dubbed Tennessee the “original frontier,” announcing a year-long celebration in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. See the details of his 95-county […]

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, DeFord Bailey, who some consider to be the first African-American country music star, died in his daughter’s Nashville home at the age of 82. “Sherbert,” a Gentoo Penguin chick, made his debut at the Tennessee Aquarium just in time to celebrate the 4th of July—though his […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, Tennessee soldiers participated in the battle of San Juan Hill, with Jonesborough native Alfred Ray planting the first American flag at that location during the Spanish-American War. Dolly Parton fans will be pleased to read that the Backwoods Barbie will receive an honorary Academy Award […]

Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2001, Chet “Mr. Guitar” Atkins died in his Nashville home at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as a Grand Ole Opry mainstay and hits like Windy and Warm. NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore was honored by his alma mater, Tennessee Tech, and his hometown, […]

The Tennessee Flyover Tennessee is bracing for intense “ring of fire” thunderstorms this week as a massive heat dome continues to roast the Southeast.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1977, Memphis-born legend Elvis Presley performed his final concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, just weeks before his August death. If you need a boost in your state pride, today’s edition highlights the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest, which showcases Tennessee-made products and […]

The Tennessee Flyover A federal lawsuit filed Friday seeks to block Tennessee’s new human smuggling law, which criminalizes “harboring” illegal immigrants.                  ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle at Liberty Gap took place in Bedford and Rutherford Counties, ending in the retreat of the Confederate army and the Union army claiming Middle Tennessee. As a blistering heat wave grips the state this week, Nashville is opening public cooling centers to help […]

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Red Boiling Springs Flood shocked Middle Tennessee as nearly eight inches of rain fell in the span of six hours, causing property damage totaling about $2 million at the time. Miss hearing updates on Ed, the runaway zebra? A Hendersonville daycare owner has immortalized […]