Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Tennessee National Guardsmen were sent to quell riots as 12 African-American students began attending unsegregated schools in Clinton. Are you ready for football season to kick off? So is Lincoln—the East Tennessee bald eagle selected to soar above all home games for the Philadelphia Eagles […]

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 […]

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist passed away, leaving behind a legacy of military service and economic development. Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement through social media. The sweet photos have us wondering—do you have a special […]

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss of Knoxville became the last American soldier to die in Afghanistan after a bombing outside the Kabul airport amid evacuations. Last week, we told you about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile’s visit to Memphis and asked what other “mobile” Tennessee needs. Some […]

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 […]

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, a flash flood became the deadliest to strike Middle Tennessee and one of the overall worst natural disasters to ever impact the state. We got many submissions about the most beautiful Tennessee building, but this one sums it up best: “The most beautiful building in […]

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, singer and composer Isaac Hayes was born in Covington. Hayes would go on to create the Grammy and Oscar-winning score for the film Shaft. Last week, after featuring Dolly Parton’s cotton candy soft drink, we asked what flavor you would add to Coke—and we got […]