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 […]
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Monday, April 21, 2025
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
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
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
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 […]
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, 14 tornadoes touched down in Tennessee, with the strongest, an EF4, striking Murfreesboro. This storm damaged 845 buildings, completely destroying 117 of them. A wayward coyote briefly shut down Nashville airport runways, frolicking in the fields before fleeing. Officials believe the coyote may have been […]
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1796, Tennessee County was renamed and split into two separate counties: Robertson County and Montgomery County. Tennessee residents continue to embody the Volunteer spirit, as nearly 400 people participated in a community cleanup event in Sumner County. See the full story below. We’re sponsored today by BOXABL, […]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the Tennessee Lady Vols defeated the Stanford Cardinal 64-48, securing a then-record eighth NCAA national championship. A big thank you to everyone who shared their favorite “meat and three” locations. We’ll be featuring some of your favorite spots in our Around Tennessee section in the coming […]
Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, ended with a Union victory. Both sides suffered heavy losses, resulting in over 23,000 total casualties. Today’s poll asks: “Do you have a favorite ‘meat and three’ spot?” If so, hit the reply […]
Friday, April 4, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, while supporting a strike by the city’s sanitation workers. James Earl Ray was identified as his assassin. A person was struck by lightning in Nashville on Thursday and told first responders they felt uninjured, just “tingly.” See […]