Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Brenda Tarpley, better known as the famed Brenda Lee who sang hits like Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Sweet Nothin’s, was born in Georgia. The singer’s career kicked off in Nashville, where she made key connections and recorded her biggest hits. University of Memphis […]

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Middle Tennessee experienced a record-breaking tornado outbreak, with 16 confirmed tornadoes, including several rated EF-2, causing widespread damage across multiple counties. Two Nashville brothers have launched a new app designed to help neighbors assist each other with small household tasks—especially for the elderly and those […]

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, famed blues singer and harmonica player Junior Wells was born in Memphis. Wells is perhaps best remembered for his greatest hit, Messin’ with the Kid. Is your Christmas shopping coming along well? A new report shows that holiday spending in Tennessee increased by nearly 7% […]

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 […]