Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, two passenger trains collided head-on in Jefferson County after one train failed to take a sidetrack to allow the other to pass, killing 64 people. An elderly couple in Cocke County whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene can finally move back in, thanks […]

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, the Tennessee Titans became the first team in NFL history to score five touchdowns of at least 60 yards in one game during their 44-41 overtime win against the Detroit Lions. James Doherty of Chapel Hill scours antique malls for vintage photographs, then researches […]

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the “better half of the little town” of Blountville was destroyed in a bloody battle when Confederate Gen. Alfred E. Jackson’s forces seized control. A Cookeville man who saved a life almost didn’t go on the shopping trip. “I didn’t want to go to TJ […]

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, Cora “Lovie” Austin, an American jazz and blues pianist, songwriter, and bandleader for The Blues Serenaders, was born in Chattanooga. Five Tennessee barbecue spots just landed on Southern Living’s list of the South’s best. Check out the full list in Top Stories—did your favorite make the cut? If […]

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga began outside of Chattanooga. The battle marked a tactical victory for the Confederates but proved costly, with about 20% of their army killed. Today’s edition includes some of the most notable moments from this week’s Tennessee football matchup against Georgia, including […]

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened his Memphis recording studio, replacing the iconic Sun Studio where legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash got their start. Are you a Kenny Chesney fan? The country music legend is kicking off his book tour at East Tennessee State […]

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988. Did you catch the Emmy Awards on Sunday night? University of […]

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga first opened its doors under the name of Chattanooga University, boasting seven faculty members and 118 students. Last week, we told you about a Clarksville football coach who was removed from a game after reading his Bible at halftime. […]

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 opened in Knoxville. Running through Oct. 12, this fair included demonstrations of new technologies and other modes of progress—the first event of its kind held in the southern Appalachian area. In the wake of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, […]

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was dedicated—a project designed by Julie Beckman, now a faculty member in the University of Tennessee’s School of Architecture. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will soon purchase 7,500 acres of wetlands along the Hatchie River, creating a new Wildlife Management Area […]