Friday, May 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2009, severe tornadoes and floods that struck Benton, McMinn, Rutherford, and Sequatchie counties were federally declared a major disaster area.

Are you ready for Titans Drop? Tennessee’s NFL team has launched an app-exclusive opportunity to win prizes, including merch and season tickets. See details in the story below.

Today’s sponsor, Doroni, is developing a personal electric aircraft designed to make everyday air travel more practical with a compact flying vehicle that charges like an EV, fits in a standard garage, and is built for consumer use rather than commercial fleets.

Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog, your Flyover fix, anywhere.

Social Media Influencer Charged in Shooting

Social media personality Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chud the Builder, is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville on Wednesday, just days after a separate arrest at a local restaurant.

Authorities said a fight between two men escalated into gunfire around 1:20 p.m., leaving both wounded. Eatherly was also charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and using a firearm in a dangerous felony.

One man was treated at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, while the other was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Both are in stable condition.

Threat Clears New Nissan Site

Construction crews at Nashville’s new Nissan Stadium were sent home early Tuesday after a threat was reported at the project site.

Tennessee Builders Alliance said the area was immediately and safely cleared “out of an abundance of caution,” and Metro Nashville Police were called to investigate.

Police searched the site and later determined it was safe to reopen.

Officials said the full construction schedule resumed Thursday, though authorities have not released details about the nature of the threat or whether anyone is in custody.

Heatwave Looms in Middle TN

Middle Tennessee could see its first heat wave of the year this weekend, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees for at least three straight days.

Forecasters say rising humidity will make conditions feel even hotter and raise the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for people working or spending long hours outside.

One meteorologist warned that high humidity slows the body’s ability to cool itself because sweat evaporates less efficiently.

Some researchers also say that increasingly warm average temperatures are shifting the frequency and intensity of humid heat events across the South.

Flying together with our sponsor

Morgan Stanley Calls This a $9T Opportunity

If Morgan Stanley is right, the flying car industry will grow 185,850% by 2050. In fact, they say it will reach $9 trillion in size, more than twice as valuable as today’s global car market.

And 5,500+ investors believe Doroni will lead the charge.

While competitors chase air fleets and taxis, Doroni’s H1-X aircraft is designed for everyday life. It plugs in and charges like an EV, fits in a two-car garage, and requires just 25 hours of training to pilot.

Others are peddling blueprints and renderings. Meanwhile, Doroni just unveiled a full-scale showroom prototype in March. It was so impressive, FOX Business called it the “‘flying car’ set to revolutionize personal air travel.”

600+ people have already reserved one, good for $240M in potential revenue for Doroni. Now’s your chance to claim a piece of this growth as a Doroni investor today.

➤ Statewide: Three fallen Tennessee law enforcement officers were honored this week at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. (More)

➤ Also statewide: Drivers are heading across the Kentucky state line to fill up after a temporary gas tax cut dropped prices by about 16 cents per gallon ahead of Memorial Day travel. (More)

➤ Knox County: Records show several high school students were hospitalized after vaping on campus, with tests detecting THC in the devices, and one student reportedly being revived with Narcan. (More)

➤ Maryville: A local couple is preparing for a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride to raise awareness and money for Tennessee’s Safe Haven Law, which allows safe surrender of newborns. (More)

➤ Rutherford County: Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps will visit Rutherford County next month as the featured guest for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County’s annual Stake & Burger fundraiser. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Erlanger plans to expand its hospital with a new three-story building that will add patient beds, specialized heart and radiology labs, and more than 100 new jobs. (More)

Enjoy reading The Tennessee Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.

➤ Nashville SC was named Professional Team of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame after winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the first major trophy for a Tennessee professional sports franchise. (More)

➤ Memphis child literacy nonprofit ARISE2Read received more than 100 donations honoring Brandon Clarke after the Grizzlies forward’s death this week, reflecting his longtime support for the organization. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans launched Titans Drops, a live prize activation through the team’s app where fans can win jerseys, helmets, and game tickets. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ If you’re over 30 with shoulder pain, you need to see this before Surgery. Relieve stubborn neck and shoulder tension in minutes with the Vital Shoulder Massager. Designed to target sore muscles with deep-kneading massage and soothing heat, it helps reduce stress, improve circulation, and ease daily aches — whether you’re working long hours, traveling, or simply trying to unwind at home.

➤ FedEx Freight will officially become its own publicly traded company on June 1, marking a major shift for the Memphis-based shipping giant as the freight division separates. (More)

➤ Covenant Health Park generated $1.35 million in sales tax revenue during its first year, exceeding projections by 45% as Knoxville leaders tout the stadium’s growing economic impact. (More)

➤ Brown-Forman, the Louisville-based company behind Lynchburg-based Jack Daniel’s, reportedly turned down a $15 billion takeover offer from rival spirits giant Sazerac. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Most investors choose a broker once and never reconsider, but hidden fees can quietly cost you $12,000 or more over time. Commissions, account minimums, and investment tools vary widely between platforms. Money.com’s Profit Potential Calculator shows how the right broker could help grow your investments while reducing unnecessary fees. (LEARN MORE)

Flying together with our sponsor

Personal Flight Just Became Street Legal

The White House signed an executive order on flying cars. The FAA created new Light Sport Aircraft rules. And Doroni Aerospace just became one of the first personal eVTOLs approved for manned testing.

Their H1-X personal aircraft fits in your garage, charges like an EV, and flies 120 mph for 100 miles. It’s designed for everyday life, not professional pilots, requiring just 25 hours of training to operate its intuitive joystick controls.

They just unveiled the full-scale showroom prototype, a milestone 9 years in the making. In that time, they saw 600+ pre-orders, $240M+ in potential revenue, and $14.5M+ in capital raised from 5,500+ investors.

Now they’re tracking to begin delivering H1-X units by 2028. Become an early-stage investor in Doroni’s growth before the world fully catches on.

This is a paid advertisement for the Doroni Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.doroni.io/

➤ Anakeesta will open its new Crystal Express gondola system later this month, adding faster rides and glass-floor cabins to the Gatlinburg mountaintop attraction. (More)

➤ A new downtown Elizabethton bookstore will feature a one-of-a-kind Airbnb that gives overnight guests private after-hours access to browse books inside a restored historic building. (See Details)

➤ The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is underway as barbecue teams from across the country fill the riverfront with grill lightings, parades, and live music. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ The “Fix” More Men Are Turning To. Feeling more tired, weaker, or not quite like yourself lately? Low testosterone could be playing a bigger role than you think. Discover how TRT works, with no doctor’s visit required and surprisingly affordable options that can help restore your energy, strength, and confidence. (LEARN MORE)