Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the University of Tennessee hosted its first Earth Day celebration, which included a cleanup of Third Creek and a guest lecture by author and urban activist Jane Jacobs.   Many leaders across Tennessee have expressed words of remembrance honoring the late Pope Francis and […]

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 […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a historic outbreak of at least 13 tornadoes ravaged Middle Tennessee for nearly a full day, with one tornado striking downtown Nashville.  A broken printer is leading to delays in some Tennessee residents receiving their Real IDs ahead of the May 7 deadline – but […]

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, music icon Bessie Smith, later known as the “Empress of the Blues,” was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Readers dreading Tax Day should have no fear—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the filing deadline for Tennessee residents and businesses until Nov. 3. Find more […]

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Paris took place when Confederate soldiers engaged in a 15-minute battle with Union troops after a Confederate private crossed his lines alone and possibly under the influence of alcohol Nico Iamaleava’s departure from the University of Tennessee football program has led to […]

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 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 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, […]