Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1949, the first museum dedicated to atomic energy opened in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, serving as a key institution for educating visitors about the achievements of the Manhattan Project and atomic energy.  People are calling a Nashville police officer the “emu whisperer.” Read our story below to […]

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, three deadly tornadoes, including an F4, struck Middle Tennessee, killing at least 42 people on the same day as the infamous Tri-State Tornado in Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. Are you a real estate professional looking to expand your reach and connect with thousands of potential […]

Monday, March 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, the Tennessee State Legislature officially recognized St. Patrick’s Day as a holiday, making it one of the earliest states to do so. Today marks The Flyover’s second anniversary! We sent our very first national issue on March 17, 2023, and never turned off the afterburners. Over 2 […]

Friday, March 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, a tornado struck Nashville, It was from 200 to 400 yards wide and caused $125,000 worth of property damage, and continued for 45 miles before it finally dispersed. Montgomery County assisted the City of Erin’s Fire Department in rescuing 20 people Wednesday night, providing […]

Thursday, March 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, the ‘Storm of the Century’ blanketed the Tennessee Valley with over a foot of snow, causing power outages and extreme cold. Are you a top-performing real estate professional or brokerage in Tennessee? The Tennessee Flyover, a trusted daily news email with over 50,000 engaged […]

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Paris took place when Confederate soldiers engaged in a 15-minute battle with Union troops after a Confederate private crossed his lines alone and possibly under the influence of alcohol.  Tennessee is set to experience a once-in-17-years event this spring, as officials […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1867, Chattanooga experienced its worst flood in recorded history, as the Tennessee River reached 58 feet and inundated much of the city.  In a rare accomplishment, the Webb School of Knoxville’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams both recently won their state championship. You can read […]

Monday, March 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, James Earl Ray was sentenced to 99 years in the Tennessee State Penitentiary for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis. Ray died at age 70 in 1998 after being transferred to a Nashville prison. Have you adjusted to the time change yet? […]

Friday, March 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, legendary musician Elvis Presley was discharged from the U.S. Army and gave an interview to the Memphis media. Watch it here. Speaking of Memphis, two retired firefighters from Bluff City are competing in the new season of the reality show The Amazing Race. You can read […]

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, Gov. Thomas Clarke Rye signed the Private Acts of 1917 into law, incorporating the neighborhoods of Park City, Lonsdale, Mountain View, and Oakwood into Knoxville’s city limits, significantly expanding the city’s size.  Several evacuations have been ordered (and later lifted) in East Tennessee due […]