Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2000, comedian and actor Jim Varney died at his home outside of Nashville at the age of 50. Varney was famous for the catchphrases and quirky antics of his signature character, Ernest P. Worrell. If you’re still looking for a Valentine this year, look no further […]

Monday, February 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, a major ice storm slammed Tennessee, causing widespread power outages and damage to trees and property. See photos of the ice storm here. Still looking for the perfect way to sweep your valentine off their feet? Tennessee State Parks are offering special Valentine’s Day events […]

Friday, February 6, 2026 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.  This week, The Tennessee Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Tennessee Flyover even better in 2026. […]

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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. When the lights went out, the scrutiny turned on. Nashville Electric Service is facing mounting […]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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. College students and faculty, here’s a deal you’ll want to know about: the Tennessee Aquarium is offering half-price admission […]

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate cavalry under Major General Joseph Wheeler attacked the Union garrison at Dover, Tennessee, also known as the Battle of Fort Donelson. Tennessee’s roads took a beating from last week’s ice storm, and now TDOT is launching statewide pothole repairs after crews used 73,000 tons […]

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, Putnam County, named for Israel Putnam, a hero of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, was created by the twenty-fourth Tennessee General Assembly from parts of Jackson, Overton, Fentress, and White counties. Limited-edition enamel pins are becoming a must-have on Vanderbilt’s campus. […]

Friday, January 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, powerful storms spawned 24 tornadoes across Middle Tennessee, the region’s largest January outbreak on record, causing widespread damage, killing one person and injuring several others. An East Tennessee bald eagle will appear alongside the Budweiser Clydesdales in a patriotic Super Bowl ad celebrating the company’s […]

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, the world’s oldest guide dog school, The Seeing Eye, was founded in Nashville. A month later, the school graduated its first two students.  Satellite images captured the lingering snow and ice from Tennessee’s recent winter storm, making the frozen landscape clearly visible from space. See the […]

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, the Cumberland River froze over in Nashville due to extremely cold temperatures, which reached a low of -9 degrees that day. See a throwback photo of the unusual occurrence here. Heard any mysterious booms lately? Frost quakes, or sudden ground-shaking booms caused by freezing underground […]