Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1990, the Interstate 75 fog disaster occurred near Calhoun. A dense fog caused a massive traffic collision involving 99 vehicles, resulting in 12 deaths and 42 injuries. At the time, it was the largest motor vehicle collision in U.S. history.  Did you know that the Chattanooga […]

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2021, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history hammered the Midwest, including Middle Tennessee. A total of 16 confirmed tornadoes hit the state on Dec. 10 and 11. Did you know the Knoxville Zoo’s animals enjoyed the recent snow day too? Check out an […]

Monday, December 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1911, the Cross Mountain Mine explosion near Briceville killed 84 miners. The Cross Mountain Miners’ Circle memorial still stands today as a tribute to those who lost their lives. Tennessee may be the only place where you can see sharks and go snow skiing in the […]

Friday, December 6, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1997, the Tennessee Vols football team won its first-ever SEC Championship Game, knocking off Auburn in a narrow 30-29 victory. Where do you go to check out the holiday lights? The state has released its top 10 list of holiday light locations, which you can […]

Thursday, December 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1886, a snowstorm dropped 22.5 inches of snow on Knoxville in one of the biggest winter storms in the state’s history. Did your school or work get canceled due to snow today? Many locations were delayed or closed, with many posting videos of snowfall in their […]

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. The iconic album, The Million Dollar Quartet, can still be heard today. Did your school or work get canceled […]

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, the Tennessee Vols last played a football game against Mississippi, winning in a 47-0 blowout. Did you know that one Memphis resident remains among the eight finalists performing on today’s episode of NBC’s The Voice? Check out the story below or watch the video of […]

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1956, a fire began at the Quaker Oats Company in Memphis, where over 70,000 tons of corncobs caught fire in spontaneous combustion. The fire spread over several acres and burned for an unbelievable 23 days.  Did you hear about the bobcat roaming a Nashville neighborhood? A […]

Friday, November 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1953, WSIX-TV Channel 8, a local ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Nashville, located on Old Hickory Boulevard. It now operates as WKRN-TV. Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving holiday edition, a little shorter than usual while we load up on leftovers. How are you spending Black Friday? […]

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville. It continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in American history. Happy Thanksgiving! May you and those you love be blessed with abundance, joy, and gratitude. Did you hear about the escaped emu roaming […]