Saturday, May 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1806, future President Andrew Jackson—Tennessee’s own—killed Charles Dickinson in a duel near the Kentucky border, after Dickinson insulted his wife Rachel. A Chattanooga animal rescue center is beyond capacity with animals waiting for homes. See how you can help in Et Cetera. President Trump is putting […]

Friday, May 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, musician Jeff Buckley, best known for his haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, tragically drowned in the Mississippi River near Memphis at the age of 30. We just wanted to flag this interesting data for you: 59% of Tennessee Flyover readers told us in yesterday’s poll that […]

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1830, Nashville’s own Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, signed the Indian Removal Act, authorizing the forced relocation of the Cherokee and other tribes from their East Tennessee homelands. A Murfreesboro business says the state drained its bank account in an administrative error, leaving the company […]

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Anita Wood Brewer, a Miss Tennessee runner-up, actress, and television personality, who was widely known for her relationship with Elvis Presley, was born in Bells. From fly-fishing destinations to quirky small towns, a new Southern Living roundup is shining a spotlight on Tennessee’s best […]

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1949, Hank Williams Jr., son of the country music pioneer by the same name and an influential artist in his own right, was born in Louisiana. He moved to Nashville a month later when his father joined the Grand Ole Opry. This is an abbreviated […]

Monday, May 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, primetime TV actress Dixie Carter, known for her roles in shows like Designing Women and Family Law, was born in McLemoresville. This is an abbreviated edition of The Tennessee Flyover as our crew takes time to celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends. A […]

Sunday, May 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, Rosanne Cash was born in Memphis—the eldest daughter of Johnny Cash, who was in the city recording his first tracks at Sun Records. She went on to become a Grammy-winning country and Americana singer-songwriter in her own right. The Lady Vols softball team is heading […]

Saturday, May 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, the University of Tennessee baseball team swept a home doubleheader against Sewanee in Knoxville, winning 8-2 and 5-4 at Wait Field. This Memorial Day weekend, Tennesseans honor our fallen heroes—even as potential thunderstorms sweep the state. Stay safe out there, and cheer on the […]

Friday, May 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, actress Ginnifer Goodwin was born in Memphis, later rising to fame for her roles in productions like Big Love, Once Upon a Time, and Zootopia. Dolly Parton says that NightFlight Expedition, a new attraction at Dollywood, might be enough to make her finally conquer a lifelong aversion. […]

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Johnny “Drum” Majors, Tennessee’s star single-wing tailback from 1954-56 who earned SEC Player of the Year honors, unanimous All-American status, and Heisman runner-up honors in 1956 while leading the Vols to a 10-1 record and Sugar Bowl berth, was born in Lynchburg. An Arrington couple […]