Thursday, February 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Vanderbilt University’s baseball team defeated the University of Connecticut 3-0 in the Music City Challenge in Nashville.  Heisman winner and ex-NFL quarterback Tim Tebow visited Tennessee on Monday, where he shared a message of hope with inmates, as we highlight in today’s Top Stories. Later […]

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Tennessee country music legend Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, to Carrie Rivers Cash and Raymond Cash. His Nashville museum remains one of the nation’s top music museums today after his passing in 2003. Police officers responded to reports of a pig on […]

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Gov. Buford Ellington and Memphis Mayor Henry Loeb declared the day as “Elvis Presley Day” during a luncheon celebrating record sales of 75 million. Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? A new resolution in the state’s Senate would encourage teachers to use the […]

Monday, February 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union troops captured the city of Nashville, marking a major shift in the Civil War. The city remained in Union control, sparing it from the destruction other Southern cities later faced. It may be winter, but that didn’t stop many Tennesseans from taking a […]

Friday, February 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, a devastating tornado outbreak, known as the Mississippi Delta Outbreak, struck the Lower Mississippi and Ohio River valleys, including parts of Tennessee. The outbreak produced at least 19 tornadoes, resulting in 123 fatalities across three states. Did you know Nashville’s police force has a […]

Thursday, February 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, a historic ice storm hit many parts of the state, especially the areas east of Nashville on the Cumberland Plateau. Tens of thousands of residents lost power, and millions of dollars in damage were caused to power lines and the utility system. If you […]

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, an “Enigma Outbreak” of over 50 tornadoes in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana killed at least 39 people and injured 116 others. The final death toll was never determined, leading to the name. Did you know that Knoxville is […]

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Elvis Presley held a recording session at American Sound Studio in Memphis, recording the songs Power of My Love, After Loving You, and Do You Know Who I Am. Speaking of recording, Metro Nashville Public Schools received a Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for their documentary, […]

Monday, February 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, General Robert Neyland was born. He is widely credited with bringing Vols football to national prominence, with Neyland Stadium in Knoxville named in his honor. Happy Presidents’ Day! We honor our nation’s leaders and hope you have a break from work today to celebrate. […]

Friday, February 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, President James K. Polk from Tennessee became the first sitting president to have his photograph taken at Matthew Brady’s photography studio in New York City. You can see the photo here. If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, his iconic Memphis home was just listed on […]