Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the murder of Asa Harmon McCoy by a Hatfield family member sparked the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud, a conflict that endured for over 25 years and became a hallmark of American folklore. A Nissan Stadium construction worker was surprised with a new car during the […]

Monday, January 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1827, former Gov. John Calvin Brown was born in Giles County. After participating in the Civil War, Brown served two terms as governor of Tennessee and later became a railroad president.  The Memphis Zoo released a cute video of its sea lion, Teva, performing a […]

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, a statue was dedicated at Martyrs Park in Memphis to honor those who died from yellow fever. A total of 5,150 people died in the Memphis area during the 1878 epidemic. Today, we’re featuring pictures of some of the state’s first babies who were born […]

Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Union Army won a bloody conflict in the Battle of Stones River, boosting morale in the North and giving the Federals control of central Tennessee. If you’ve always wanted to know what the most expensive zip codes in Tennessee are, you can learn […]

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1780, James Robertson founded Nashville when he led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River to Cedar Bluffs. The men built a fort called Nashborough, which would later become known as Nashville. As you celebrate the start of 2025, please enjoy this […]

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the location for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga was authorized. More than 900 families were relocated during the massive construction project. To close out the year, we’re featuring a collection of the state’s top bear moments of 2024 in our Et […]

Monday, December 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, 18-year-old Brenda Lee’s house in Nashville was destroyed in a fire, tragically claiming the life of her poodle, Cee Cee. Lee would later become one of Tennessee’s most beloved musicians, best known for the holiday classic Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. Tennessee police officers are […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, General Joseph E. Johnston took command of the Army of Tennessee in Dalton, Georgia, during the American Civil War.  There are just four days left in 2024. Check out our story below for events to ring in the new year across the state, including […]

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1963, 10 inches of snow fell in Memphis, making it the city’s largest white Christmas in history, largely shutting down travel in the area.  Our team at The Tennessee Flyover hopes you’re having a happy and fulfilling Christmas day and/or first night of […]

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