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 […]

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened his Memphis recording studio, replacing the iconic Sun Studio where legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash got their start. Are you a Kenny Chesney fan? The country music legend is kicking off his book tour at East Tennessee State […]

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988. Did you catch the Emmy Awards on Sunday night? University of […]

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga first opened its doors under the name of Chattanooga University, boasting seven faculty members and 118 students. Last week, we told you about a Clarksville football coach who was removed from a game after reading his Bible at halftime. […]

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 opened in Knoxville. Running through Oct. 12, this fair included demonstrations of new technologies and other modes of progress—the first event of its kind held in the southern Appalachian area. In the wake of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, […]

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was dedicated—a project designed by Julie Beckman, now a faculty member in the University of Tennessee’s School of Architecture. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will soon purchase 7,500 acres of wetlands along the Hatchie River, creating a new Wildlife Management Area […]

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, the University of Tennessee beat Virginia Tech 45-24 in a football game dubbed the Battle at Bristol. The match holds the record for single-game attendance in college football with a crowd of 156,900. The Appalachian Bear Rescue is busy preparing its facilities to house more […]

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, Nashville observed its first desegregated day of school following the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Read a historical overview. Over the weekend, a United Airlines flight diverted to Nashville to remove two disruptive passengers from the plane. What’s the wildest public […]

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia, but became a star in Tennessee, pioneering the Nashville Sound and leaving a legacy with hits like Crazy and her heartfelt rendition of Tennessee Waltz. Today’s edition features a literal legend: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, […]

Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1846, legendary whiskey maker Jack Daniel was thought to have been born in Lynchburg—though his birthday remains a matter of controversy, as he never told anyone his real age. Tennessee-born comic Nate Bargatze will bring his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. […]