Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Southern rock artist Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band fame was born in Nashville. Notably, Allman was married seven times, including a four-year marriage to Cher, the “Goddess of Pop.” Today’s edition highlights statewide animal hijinks, including a horse rescue, a Christmas-shopping deer, and […]

Friday, December 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Richard Penniman, better known by his stage name Little Richard, was born in Georgia. He later became a renowned Tennessee performer, often playing blues clubs on Nashville’s Jefferson Street and owning multiple mansions in the state. If you’re a Spotify listener, you’ve likely already checked […]

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Jason DeFord, better known as hip-hop and country artist Jelly Roll, was born in Antioch. DeFord is an outspoken Christian and advocate for addicts and those who have been incarcerated. Organizers for Bonnaroo have announced the music festival’s 2026 lineup, which features popular artists ranging […]

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, country artist and actor Ferlin Husky, known for hits like A Dear John Letter and Gone, was born in Missouri. Husky spent much of his career in Tennessee and died in Hendersonville at the age of 85. La Vergne police officers have been helping their […]

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1788, Mark Cockrill, dubbed the Wool King of the World, was born in Nashville. Cockrill was a pioneering Tennessee livestock breeder whose Merino sheep earned global honors—including a gold medal from Queen Victoria. Today’s edition includes a rundown on the latest polls for today’s special election […]

Monday, December 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2001, Tennessee knocked off Florida 34-32 in Gainesville to clinch the SEC East in a game rescheduled due to the tragic events of September 11th. Today’s edition, however, covers Tennessee’s first loss to Vanderbilt since 2018, ending the Vols’ playoff hopes for the season. See a recap of […]

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Time journalist and author of A Death in the Family, James Agee, was born in Knoxville. His famed novel won a posthumously awarded Pulitzer Prize in 1958. Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers! Our staff is taking holiday time off to spend with their families, so today’s edition will […]

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1807, Warren County was officially established by the Tennessee General Assembly, becoming the 30th county in the state. Last week, we asked our readers to share what they consider their Thanksgiving specialty, and your responses would make for quite a feast. We heard about recipes like […]

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, Blues Hall of Famer Fenton Robinson died, leaving behind a legacy that included the hit song Tennessee Woman—his first recorded single, created in Memphis. With Thanksgiving just days away, Tennesseans are embracing the Volunteer Spirit all across the state by giving back to their communities, […]

Monday, November 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Lookout Mountain, also known as the “Battle Above the Clouds’ because of heavy fog, was fought in Chattanooga. The event marked a Union Army victory. Gorillas and cougars and bears, oh my! Today’s edition brings you some exciting stories about Tennessee’s animal […]