Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, actor John Pickard, known for his roles in Westerns like Bonanza and Wild Wild West, was killed by a bull on his family farm in Lascassas. Readers in need of a positive outlet for the summertime blues may appreciate TheraPaint Studio in Nashville, which allows […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, an armed uprising known as the Battle of Athens took place, in which local residents stormed the county jail to reclaim ballot boxes amid an election controversy. Have you been waiting for the right moment to make your TV debut? Producers of the ABC drama […]

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, Senator Andrew Johnson—the only Southern senator to remain loyal to the Union after secession—died while visiting his daughter in Elizabethton. Last week, we asked what you would name a Tennessee racehorse following Tennessee Belle’s second-place victory. Our faithful readers sent in many excellent ideas. Some […]

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the first Saturn automobile, a project of General Motors, rolled off the assembly line in its Spring Hill factory. The Saturn was later recognized as one of the year’s 100 Greatest Achievements in Science and Technology. Are you still holding onto those old Bed Bath […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, singer Anita Carter—the youngest of country music’s famous Carter Family and sister-in-law to Johnny Cash—died in Goodlettsville at the age of 66. Is your Tennessee summer bucket list running dry? Gov. Bill Lee has the solution—he plans to add a total of 14 new state […]

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, a railway disaster at Budds Creek in southern Montgomery County killed five people, including the train’s engineer. Today’s edition features a Knoxville medical examiner credited with reviving a patient who had been pronounced dead. Read the details of the miraculous recovery below. Chattanooga 🌧️ 90°F/77°F | […]

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, actor Brad Renfro, known for his stardom as a child actor in films like The Client and Apt Pupil, was born in Knoxville. Voting is underway for the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” competition, featuring products ranging from Sullivan County helicopters to Washington County’s lemon-lime […]

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, Tennessee became the first Confederate state to be readmitted into the Union, ending its painful separation throughout the Civil War. Last week, we asked you to send us your thoughts on what caused a mysterious “boom” heard in Blount County. Some of your most popular […]

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, the first County Court of Jefferson County was organized. At the meeting, the court selected a committee to locate a county seat—later named Dandridge. The latest natural wonder to grace Tennessee’s skies is the Perseid meteor shower, which promises a month-long fire show lasting through […]

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1820, the historic Baptist Church of Nashville was founded under the leadership of Virginia church planter Reverend Richard Dabbs.  Are you feeling the heat again this week? We want to hear your best tips on keeping cool, as the forecast calls for temperatures to feel as […]