Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1949, Hank Williams Jr., son of the country music pioneer by the same name and an influential artist in his own right, was born in Louisiana. He moved to Nashville a month later when his father joined the Grand Ole Opry. This is an abbreviated […]

Monday, May 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, primetime TV actress Dixie Carter, known for her roles in shows like Designing Women and Family Law, was born in McLemoresville. This is an abbreviated edition of The Tennessee Flyover as our crew takes time to celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends. A […]

Sunday, May 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, Rosanne Cash was born in Memphis—the eldest daughter of Johnny Cash, who was in the city recording his first tracks at Sun Records. She went on to become a Grammy-winning country and Americana singer-songwriter in her own right. The Lady Vols softball team is heading […]

Saturday, May 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, the University of Tennessee baseball team swept a home doubleheader against Sewanee in Knoxville, winning 8-2 and 5-4 at Wait Field. This Memorial Day weekend, Tennesseans honor our fallen heroes—even as potential thunderstorms sweep the state. Stay safe out there, and cheer on the […]

Friday, May 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, actress Ginnifer Goodwin was born in Memphis, later rising to fame for her roles in productions like Big Love, Once Upon a Time, and Zootopia. Dolly Parton says that NightFlight Expedition, a new attraction at Dollywood, might be enough to make her finally conquer a lifelong aversion. […]

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 […]