Friday, December 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Ella Harper, also known as the “Camel Girl,” died in Nashville after a career as a sideshow performer. Her nickname was derived from an orthopedic condition that allowed her to bend her knees backward and walk on all fours. See a photo here. Nashville’s New […]

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Lexington took place, with Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s cavalry routing Union Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s smaller, inexperienced command. The latest forecasts are casting doubt on Tennesseans’ hopes for a white Christmas, though a cold front moving in today has meteorologists are […]

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union General Ulysses S. Grant issued an order expelling all Jewish people from his military district, which encompassed portions of Tennessee, due to his belief that they led the cotton black market. President Lincoln ordered him to rescind the move soon after. What special Christmas […]

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1857, astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard, who attended Vanderbilt University and discovered Barnard’s Star in 1916, was born in Nashville. Former NFL player Jon Feliciano handed out 150 holiday meal kits in Knoxville, providing turkeys, sides, and desserts to families in need as part of his effort […]

Monday, December 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Nashville began, in which the Union army achieved one of its largest victories in the Civil War. Does your family have a beloved, quirky, or funny Christmas tradition? We want to hear about it! Reply to this email sharing your favorite Christmas […]

Friday, December 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Buford Pusser, the famed McNairy County sheriff who inspired the 1973 film Walking Tall, was born in Adamsville. Authorities have recently reviewed his case and alleged he may have been involved in his wife’s murder, reshaping Tennessee’s understanding of his legacy. Nashville native and country […]

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 […]