Own The Flyover

Independent. Honest. Reader-Owned. 

For two years, The Flyover has grown because readers like you have done more than just open our emails—you’ve believed in what we’re building. Now we’re asking our community to help us take the next step: to make The Flyover truly reader-owned, built and sustained by the very people who read it.

We’ve launched a 12-day sprint to reach 2,000 Flyover investors—and as of this morning, we’re just 347 away from that milestone. Each new investor represents more than a number—it’s a Flyover reader stepping forward to say, “Independent, trustworthy news matters—and I want to be part of it.”


3 Reasons to Invest

1. Keep The Flyover reader owned.
From day one, our goal has been simple: the people who read The Flyover should also have the opportunity to own it. This keeps us accountable only to you—not to advertisers, political donors, or outside corporations. Together, we’re proving there’s a different way to build media in America.

2. Smaller investment, bigger community.
We’ve lowered the minimum investment to just $500, making it even easier for more readers to join as co-owners. Whether you invest a little or a lot, you’re helping strengthen a growing network of The Flyover readers who believe in balanced, fact-based reporting.

3. Protecting honest, fact-driven journalism.
Every investment helps keep The Flyover independent and focused on what matters most: clear, fair, and factual storytelling that earns your trust every morning. In a time when so many media outlets are chasing clicks, we’re chasing credibility.


Why It Matters

When we launched The Flyover, we knew people were hungry for something different. What we didn’t know was how deeply our readers—you—would stand with us.

Every new investor isn’t just adding to our numbers—they’re helping shape the future of honest journalism. They’re helping ensure The Flyover can grow into more states, reach more readers, and continue telling the stories that matter most to common-sense Americans.

We’re now 347 investors away from reaching 2,000 reader-owners—a milestone that would send a powerful message: that readers, not corporations, can build something lasting, credible, and worthy of trust.

If you believe in what we’re doing—if The Flyover has become part of your morning routine, your sense of connection, or your hope that real news can make a comeback—will you help us reach 2,000 investors?

Let’s prove, together, that the future of media belongs to the people who read it.

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Top Stories

Article Icon 1Vanderbilt LifeFlight Helicopter Crashes

One person is dead and two are in critical condition after a Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon near Lebanon.

The aircraft, carrying a pilot and two nurses, had been airborne for roughly eight minutes after departing Music City Executive Airport in Gallatin. No patients were on board. 

The cause remains unclear as the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration launch investigations.

The crash occurred along Cairo Bend Road in Wilson County, prompting a major emergency response and road closures.

Article Icon 1Hard Freeze, Light Snow Expected Today

Middle and East Tennessee are bracing for the season’s first hard freeze, with temperatures plunging into the 20s by Monday morning and wind chills in the teens.

A strong cold front moved through Sunday, bringing a chance of flurries—mainly east of I-65 and across the Plateau.

The East Tennessee mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning, with up to eight inches of snow possible at higher elevations through Tuesday.

The cold snap will likely end the growing season and keep folks bundled up until midweek.

Article Icon 1List: 10 Small-Town Getaways in Tennessee

A new list has spotlighted 10 small-town gems across Tennessee for weekend travelers looking beyond the usual tourist stops.

The list includes Bell Buckle, home to the RC Cola-MoonPie Festival and Victorian charm, and Cookeville, known for its waterfalls and proximity to Cummins Falls State Park.

Other featured spots include Paris, home to a replica Eiffel Tower, and mountain towns like Gatlinburg, offering easy access to the Smokies.

The guide highlights rural destinations rich in history, local flavor, and natural beauty—perfect for folks looking to slow down and soak in authentic Tennessee.

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EnergyX

JP Morgan’s New $1.5 Trillion Bet

JP Morgan didn’t become the world’s biggest bank by investing in the wrong places. That’s why their recent $1.5 trillion critical minerals commitment turned heads.

Critical minerals (e.g. lithium) are essential to everything from batteries to the energy transition. Demand is massive and growing. Especially now that producing these minerals has become a matter of national security.

Take lithium. By 2040, lithium demand will be 18X the amount currently produced. No wonder giants like JP Morgan are jumping in.

It’s also why major players like General Motors and POSCO invested in EnergyX. Their patented technology can produce up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods. Now, they’re preparing for commercial production on a potential $1.1B annual revenue project in Chile, at projected market prices.

Become an early-stage EnergyX investor today.

 

Disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for EnergyX’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.energyx.com.

Around Tennessee

➤ Statewide: Tennessee has confirmed its eighth measles case of 2025—its highest in more than a decade—with Nashville recording its first case in 20 years. (More)

➤ Nashville: President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his aide, calling their federal corruption prosecution excessive and politically motivated. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: Police therapy dog Sgt. Bo—a former stray—was named the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog for his work comforting Covenant School students after the deadly 2023 shooting. (More)

➤ Henderson County: In other dog news, a K-9 bloodhound named Boomer successfully tracked down a wanted suspect who fled a crash scene. The capture concluded a 48-hour manhunt. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A new study predicts Knoxville will be the most popular U.S. city to move to in 2026, with 1.61 newcomers for every person leaving. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Fire crews quickly extinguished a trash fire at the Bi County Transfer Station landfill after smoke was reported from a transport trailer, with no injuries reported. (More)

Tennessee Carolina Sports

➤ Diego Pavia’s touchdown pass in overtime lifted No. 16 Vanderbilt to a 45-38 win over Auburn, keeping the Commodores’ College Football Playoff hopes alive. (See Play)

➤ No. 22 Memphis scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter on Friday but lost 38-32 to Tulane. (Recap)

➤ Nashville SC’s playoff run ended with a 4-0 loss to Inter Miami on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Titans reportedly refused to trade with the Patriots at the deadline because of lingering tension over Mike Vrabel’s exit from Tennessee. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | Soccer | PGA | LPGA | NCAAM | NCAAW | F1

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Tennessee Business

➤ The Downtown Post, a boutique hotel preserving the historic charm of Elizabethton’s former U.S. Post Office, is set to open next month, according to Watauga Property Group. (More)

➤ Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport announced it will cut about 7% of its global workforce—fewer than 1,000 positions—by the end of 2025 through retirements and attrition. (More)

➤ Memphis-based FedEx says it’s making operational changes to minimize disruptions from nationwide flight cuts. Experts warn that package delays are still likely. (More)

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America’s Lithium Boom is Officially Underway

The federal government just made one of the biggest private-sector investments of this administration. Where? Lithium.

It’s not a shock. Current production needs to increase 18X by 2040 to meet projected demand, and China controls 80%+ of the global supply. This combination is creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. No wonder 35,000+ people have already invested in EnergyX.

Their patented tech can recover 300% more lithium than traditional methods. Now, after a recent acquisition, they hold nearly 50,000 acres of high-grade lithium resources in the Smackover Region, right next to energy giants like Exxon.

With backing from the DoE, General Motors, and POSCO, they’re currently preparing for drilling to unlock America’s next major lithium supply.

Get a piece of the lithium boom as an early-stage EnergyX investor today.

Disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for EnergyX’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.energyx.com.

Et Cetera

➤ A black bear in Newport went viral after a doorbell camera captured it stealing a man’s chainsaw, seemingly lured by the scent of rotisserie chicken. The chainsaw was later recovered. (See Bear)

➤ A new mural at E.S. Rose Park honors legendary Negro Leagues player and Nashville native Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, created by Belmont University student Joanna Wu after her selection by a panel. (See Mural)

A Nashville photographer discovered a 1964 photo of his late father at the new Paul McCartney photo exhibit at the Frist Art Museum. (See Story)

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The Poll

How do you feel about snow this week?

  1. Excited for snow
  2. It’s a little soon
  3. Don’t like snow


 

Previous Results:

Do you take your car to the car wash?

  1. Yes, occasionally: 32%
  2. Yes, often: 25%
  3. No, I wash it myself: 22%
  4. No, rain washes it: 21%
North Carolina Trivia

Which Tennessee city was under siege by Confederate Gen. James Longstreet during the first national Thanksgiving?

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