Thursday, May 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Johnny “Drum” Majors, Tennessee’s star single-wing tailback from 1954-56 who earned SEC Player of the Year honors, unanimous All-American status, and Heisman runner-up honors in 1956 while leading the Vols to a 10-1 record and Sugar Bowl berth, was born in Lynchburg. An Arrington couple […]

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the statue of Athena in the Nashville Parthenon was revealed to the public. The Parthenon is the only full-scale replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. A group of Elizabethton High School students is turning years of research into a published book examining Tennessee serial […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, the Fraterville Mine Disaster took place, claiming the lives of 216 mine workers and marking the worst mine disaster in Tennessee history. A story we previously told you about has come full circle after 13 baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds were recovered, thanks to […]

Monday, May 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, Sampson W. Keeble, who went on to become the first black Tennessean to serve in the state legislature, was born in Rutherford County. If you plan to go boating, especially over Memorial Day weekend, TVA is urging you to use extra caution as drought conditions […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that significant amounts of mercury had been discharged over many years from its plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during work supporting hydrogen bomb development. We’ve officially entered the season of outdoor fairs, concerts, festivals, and shindigs. What are […]

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, the U.S. Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson—Tennessee’s own—by a single swing vote, making him the first U.S. president to survive an impeachment trial. Memphis in May is back, and one group has gone all out to honor a beloved late team member in the […]

Friday, May 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, severe tornadoes and floods that struck Benton, McMinn, Rutherford, and Sequatchie counties were federally declared a major disaster area.  Are you ready for Titans Drop? Tennessee’s NFL team has launched an app-exclusive opportunity to win prizes, including merch and season tickets. See details in the story […]

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, country singer Dustin Lynch was born in Tullahoma. A Grand Ole Opry member, Lynch has built a chart-topping career with multiple No. 1 hits. The University of Tennessee has received up to 18,000 books from longtime Knoxville resident Cormac McCarthy’s personal library, giving researchers an […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1780, the Cumberland Compact was finalized, establishing a provisional government for the Cumberland River settlement near the present-day Nashville area. Are your Memorial Day plans all set? If you plan to travel, you’ll be one of an estimated 950,000 Tennesseans hitting the road to celebrate the holiday away from […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Union gunboats attacked Confederate forces in Linden, ferrying cavalry across the Tennessee River to stage a successful surprise attack. Middle Tennessee is finally getting its first taste of Wawa. The cult-favorite convenience store chain announced its first Tennessee location will open in Clarksville in June. See details […]