Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988. A Nashville hotel billed as Dolly Parton’s love letter to the Music City began […]

The Tennessee Flyover A federal appeals court with jurisdiction over Tennessee has reinforced protections for unionized workers who raise concerns about possible violations of collective bargaining agreements.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

The Tennessee Flyover Lyft riders in central Nashville can now be matched with fully autonomous Waymo vehicles. Nashville is the first market where the driverless vehicles are available through both the Lyft and Waymo apps.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

Sunday, September 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, the town of Brighton was officially incorporated with John Madison Smithson elected as its first mayor. This weekend’s brief cooldown is forecast to change today, bringing back some heat heading into the week. See Top Stories for more details and let us know in […]

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, legendary country music icon Johnny Cash passed away in Nashville at the age of 71. Just days after marking the one-year anniversary of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, we reflect on the current state of free speech on college campuses across America. See […]

Friday, September 11, 2026 On this day in 2001, terrorists attacked the United States, killing nearly 3,000 people. Overnight here in Tennessee, veterans and civilian volunteers honored every victim, climbing Nashville’s Pinnacle Tower and finishing at 8:46 a.m. CDT to commemorate the moment the first plane struck the North Tower. Likewise, communities statewide are remembering […]

Thursday, September 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Elvis Presley recorded Guitar Man at Nashville’s famed RCA Studio B, with guitarist Jerry Reed sitting in on the session. Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and a sprawling museum tracing her life are set to open downtown later this month. What Tennessee tourist attraction is your […]

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 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. Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter is donating $427 to cancer research for every tackle he makes this season in honor of his girlfriend’s cancer journey. Is there a charity or […]

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia. She 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 issue of The Tennessee Flyover is a shortened holiday edition to allow staff to […]

Monday, September 7, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1863, Union forces began the siege of the strategic Cumberland Gap mountain pass in East Tennessee. The three-day standoff ended with a Confederate surrender and a bloodless Union victory. Today’s issue of The Tennessee Flyover is a shortened holiday edition to allow the staff to enjoy the […]