Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, Knoxville-born actor J. Don Ferguson—known for his roles in commercials and in films like Tank and Maximum Overdrive—died of leukemia at age 74. Beloved Tennessee brand Jack Daniel’s is stirring up controversy in Moore County after ending a decades-old program that provided local farmers with […]

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, the outnumbered defenders of Buchanan’s Station won a pivotal victory that helped secure Tennessee’s path to statehood. You’ve heard of flower girls and ring bearers—but how about wedding dinosaurs? A Tennessee couple went viral for a video showing a T. rex crashing their walk down […]

Monday, September 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, after Union leadership learned of General John Bell Hood’s plan to cut supply lines, Major General George H. Thomas was sent to Nashville to organize Union forces in Tennessee and safeguard supply pathways. Today’s edition details a first-of-its-kind procedure in which doctors at Zoo Knoxville […]

Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Bessie Smith, known as “the Empress of the Blues” for her monumental impact on the genre, died at age 43 after a car accident while traveling along Route 61 outside Memphis. Are you as excited as we are to watch the leaves change this fall? […]

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1780, the Overmountain Men mustered at Sycamore Shoals to confront British Major Patrick Ferguson, defeating him in the pivotal Battle of King’s Mountain—a victory some historians say turned the tide of the American Revolution. Today’s edition highlights achievements across a spectrum of ages, from a newborn […]

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, two passenger trains collided head-on in Jefferson County after one train failed to take a sidetrack to allow the other to pass, killing 64 people. An elderly couple in Cocke County whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene can finally move back in, thanks […]

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, the Tennessee Titans became the first team in NFL history to score five touchdowns of at least 60 yards in one game during their 44-41 overtime win against the Detroit Lions. James Doherty of Chapel Hill scours antique malls for vintage photographs, then researches […]

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the “better half of the little town” of Blountville was destroyed in a bloody battle when Confederate Gen. Alfred E. Jackson’s forces seized control. A Cookeville man who saved a life almost didn’t go on the shopping trip. “I didn’t want to go to TJ […]

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, Cora “Lovie” Austin, an American jazz and blues pianist, songwriter, and bandleader for The Blues Serenaders, was born in Chattanooga. Five Tennessee barbecue spots just landed on Southern Living’s list of the South’s best. Check out the full list in Top Stories—did your favorite make the cut? If […]

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga began outside of Chattanooga. The battle marked a tactical victory for the Confederates but proved costly, with about 20% of their army killed. Today’s edition includes some of the most notable moments from this week’s Tennessee football matchup against Georgia, including […]