Monday, December 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1956, a fire began at the Quaker Oats Company in Memphis, where over 70,000 tons of corncobs caught fire in spontaneous combustion. The fire spread over several acres and burned for an unbelievable 23 days.  Did you hear about the bobcat roaming a Nashville neighborhood? A […]

Friday, November 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1953, WSIX-TV Channel 8, a local ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Nashville, located on Old Hickory Boulevard. It now operates as WKRN-TV. Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving holiday edition, a little shorter than usual while we load up on leftovers. How are you spending Black Friday? […]

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville. It continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in American history. Happy Thanksgiving! May you and those you love be blessed with abundance, joy, and gratitude. Did you hear about the escaped emu roaming […]

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1977, the Meditation Garden at Graceland was opened to the public where fans were allowed to visit Elvis’ grave to pay their respects for the first time. When is the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Let us know in today’s poll as the holiday tradition […]

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1807, Warren County was established by the Tennessee General Assembly, becoming the 30th county in the state. How will you celebrate the holiday season? Whether you are heading to Nashville for a day (or night) on the town or want to get away, we have new […]

Monday, November 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1950, a cold front set record low temperatures in several Tennessee cities, including Nashville at -1 degrees and Clarksville at -2 degrees. Two groups in the Volunteer State are headed to New York City to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including East Tennessee State’s […]

Friday, November 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1997, quarterback Peyton Manning set the Tennessee record with 523 passing yards and Marcus Nash tied the school record for receiving touchdowns in a game with three versus Kentucky in a 59-31 win. Have you ever heard of a giraffe born without spots? It’s extremely rare, […]

Thursday, November 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville Predators hockey player Scott Hartnell scored the 1,000th goal in the team’s history, which was also an overtime-winning goal in a 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Did you know that carrying a skunk across state lines is illegal in Tennessee? Check out this […]

The Tennessee Flyover A Tennessee lawmaker introduced a bill once again to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in every school district. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ […]

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1863, the Siege of Knoxville began, lasting until Dec. 4, when Confederate forces under Lieutenant General James Longstreet surrounded the Union garrison in Knoxville.  Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Tennessee Flyover! From Music City to the Great Smoky Mountains, the mighty Mississippi River to the hills […]