Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, high school teacher John Scopes was arrested in Dayton for teaching his students the theory of evolution, leading to the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial. Is there a better way to start the week than hearing that Dollywood is set to expand next year? Today’s edition […]

Friday, May 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the first session of the Johnson County court was held at the Pleasant Grove School House, marking a significant moment in the establishment of the new county. You already know there’s no crying in baseball—but does that rule apply to Little League? In today’s edition, […]

Thursday, May 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the World’s Fair was hosted in Knoxville—an iconic moment in the city’s history that left lasting impacts like the Sunsphere tower, which was built for the event. If you’ve seen a lot of birds lately, you’re not in an Alfred Hitchcock film; Tennessee is […]

Monday, April 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, marking the first time a rock band played the iconic venue since the Byrds did eight years prior. Planning a spring trip to the Nashville Zoo? It recently renewed its […]

Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, CBS affiliate WDEF-TV Channel 12 began broadcasting in Chattanooga, marking a significant expansion of television media in the region.  If you’re looking for the perfect summer road trip destination, consider visiting WildSide Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, which recently installed the longest zipline in the […]

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the latest measurable snowfall on record in Nashville began—so readers can take heart that warm spring days are (most likely) here to stay. Today’s edition features exciting sports updates, including twin sisters joining Lady Vols softball and new photos of the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan […]

Monday, April 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, country music star Hank Williams created his first major hit, “Move It On Over,” at a Nashville recording studio.  Today’s edition of The Tennessee Flyover is a bit shorter than usual so that our staff can spend time with family for Easter. We’ll return tomorrow […]

Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1783, Greene County, the birthplace of famed frontiersman Davy Crockett, was founded in East Tennessee.  For communities still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, help is on the way—the state’s newly passed budget includes over $46 million in funds to assist recovery efforts. See more details on […]

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1905, the Tennessee General Assembly adopted the design for the state flag, which was created by Captain LeRoy Reeves of the Third Regiment, Tennessee Infantry. Big Announcement: The Flyover Podcast is launching on April 28, and we need your help! Before we make episodes available to the […]

Friday, April 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, an F2 tornado struck Wilson County near Lebanon, lifting a fighter aircraft and dropping it on a military barracks, killing one soldier and injuring eleven others. In a reminder that Tennessee’s bears are emerging from hibernation, two black bear cubs were filmed playfully sparring outside […]