Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, the University of Tennessee beat Virginia Tech 45-24 in a football game dubbed the Battle at Bristol. The match holds the record for single-game attendance in college football with a crowd of 156,900. The Appalachian Bear Rescue is busy preparing its facilities to house more […]

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, Nashville observed its first desegregated day of school following the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Read a historical overview. Over the weekend, a United Airlines flight diverted to Nashville to remove two disruptive passengers from the plane. What’s the wildest public […]

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia, but became a star in Tennessee, pioneering the Nashville Sound and leaving a legacy with hits like Crazy and her heartfelt rendition of Tennessee Waltz. Today’s edition features a literal legend: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, […]

Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1846, legendary whiskey maker Jack Daniel was thought to have been born in Lynchburg—though his birthday remains a matter of controversy, as he never told anyone his real age. Tennessee-born comic Nate Bargatze will bring his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. […]

The Tennessee Flyover East Tennessee’s fall foliage is expected to peak right on time this year, with the highest elevations in the Smokies turning in early to mid-October and valleys like Knoxville following in late October to early November. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, General Ambrose Burnside led Union forces to seize control of Knoxville, encountering little resistance as Confederate forces had already largely withdrawn. We hope this Labor Day weekend was a breath of fresh air for you—it certainly was at the gas pump, at least. This year […]

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 […]