Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga first opened its doors under the name of Chattanooga University, boasting seven faculty members and 118 students. Last week, we told you about a Clarksville football coach who was removed from a game after reading his Bible at halftime. […]

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was dedicated—a project designed by Julie Beckman, now a faculty member in the University of Tennessee’s School of Architecture. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will soon purchase 7,500 acres of wetlands along the Hatchie River, creating a new Wildlife Management Area […]

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia, but became a star in Tennessee, pioneering the Nashville Sound and leaving a legacy with hits like Crazy and her heartfelt rendition of Tennessee Waltz. Today’s edition features a literal legend: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, […]

Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1846, legendary whiskey maker Jack Daniel was thought to have been born in Lynchburg—though his birthday remains a matter of controversy, as he never told anyone his real age. Tennessee-born comic Nate Bargatze will bring his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. […]

The Tennessee Flyover East Tennessee’s fall foliage is expected to peak right on time this year, with the highest elevations in the Smokies turning in early to mid-October and valleys like Knoxville following in late October to early November. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Monday, September 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, James Robertson, a pioneer and frontiersman sometimes known as the “Father of Middle Tennessee,” died after swimming through several creeks on his final mission, despite being in his 70s. The Tennessee Flyover wishes you a restful Labor Day with your loved ones. Today’s and Tuesday’s […]

Friday, August 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana. The disaster devastated the region—but countless Tennesseans embodied the volunteer spirit by stepping up to help those in need. You can read some of their stories here. The Knoxville Police Department wants name suggestions for its three new mounted […]

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1878, the Memphis Daily Appeal reported 50 new cases of yellow fever in the region. The outbreak peaked when 17,000 of the city’s 19,000 residents were infected.  In a full-circle end to the Cracker Barrel saga, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain has announced it will revert to […]

Monday, August 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, longtime Nashville resident and Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus was born in Flatwoods, KY. The country singer is perhaps even more famous for fathering pop icon Miley Cyrus. Weeks ago, we told you about Cracker Barrel’s modernized redecorations—but this week, the restaurant chain […]

Friday, August 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and bassist Ed King died in Nashville at the age of 68. King was credited with providing the Southern rock group its classic “three-guitar” sound. UT alumni might appreciate reading about Doc and Holt, two Labrador K-9s who were named after notable […]