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 the streets of Knoxville? Some thought it was a turkey, but it's definitely bigger than any turkey you'll eat today. Check out the pictures in our Et Cetera section below.

We work hard to bring you The Tennessee Flyover every day without the legacy media bias. If you appreciate our work, please read a special message below from our CEO, Cole.

State GOP Elects Legislative Leaders

Tennessee's Republican representatives convened ahead of Thanksgiving to select leadership for the upcoming 114th General Assembly.

With a commanding 75-24 supermajority in the state's House of Representatives, the GOP continues to dominate, reflecting broader Republican successes nationally.

Rep. Cameron Sexton of Crossville was unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, marking his fourth term.

In addition to Sexton, House Republicans unanimously re-elected Rep. William Lamberth (Portland) as majority leader, Rep. Jeremy Faison (Cosby) as caucus chairman, and Rep. Johnny Garrett (Goodlettsville) as majority whip.

Dolly Parton Ranked No. 1 All-Time Country Music Artist

Tennessee native and country music legend Dolly Parton has achieved yet another remarkable milestone.

Billboard has ranked Parton as the No. 1 artist on its list of the 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time. Parton was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, further solidifying her legacy. You can hear some of her most popular songs here.

Her impact extends beyond country music, influencing Hollywood and pop culture. In 1995, Parton founded the Imagination Library, a program dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by providing free books to children worldwide.

List: TN cities With Fastest-Growing Home Prices

A new ranking shows that the fastest-growing home prices in Tennessee are in Lookout Mountain, where prices have gone up 9.3% in the last year, followed by Brentwood, with a 4.3% increase.

As of October, the typical home value across the United States reached $360,385, reflecting a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year.

The top 50 areas in the Tennessee ranking all increased above the national average, and many of them are in or near the booming Nashville area.

You can see the full list of the top 50 cities with fast-climbing home prices in Tennessee here.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope your day is filled with family, food, and football—and I hope you take a little time to consider the blessings we enjoy in this great land.

Today, I'm thankful for turkey (the white meat, of course), my two children (even when they act like turkeys; ever had a bow and arrow fired at your head during a Zoom call?), and for the freedom to enjoy it all.

Here's another one of mine: The demand in America for biased, elitist news media is dropping. MSNBC's audience is down 39% since October, and Comcast has announced plans to spin the network off into a new company. (The new entity will be named…SpinCo. These things really do write themselves. )

It's a bright sign for America's future that folks are ditching the propaganda factories, and I want as many of those people as possible to join our movement for reliable news.

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➤ Knox County: Winter warming centers are opening ahead of expected cold weather in the area, according to the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability. (More)

➤ Campbell County: One teenager was killed and another was injured Saturday in Campbell County after a teen driver's car crashed into a bear. (More)

➤ Memphis: Over 120 headstones were overturned at New Park Cemetery, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in damages. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A dump truck driver was rescued after being trapped inside the vehicle following a crash Wednesday morning on South Northshore Drive in Knoxville. (See Pictures)

➤ Murfreesboro: The city was awarded a $300,000 grant to revitalize downtown buildings near the square. (See Video Report)

➤ Benton County: The county is under a water boil warning after a deadly crash in the area involving toxic chemicals. (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee football team (9-2) jumped to number 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, currently projected to face the Georgia Bulldogs in the opening round. However, the Vols could earn a first-round bye if they can manage to win the SEC championship. (More)

➤ Tennessee State University heads to the FCS college football playoffs against Montana on Saturday after earning a share of the Big South-OVC Championship. (More)

➤ Tennessee's Mr. Football finalists have been announced, with the top players in the state to be recognized during a ceremony on Dec. 10. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: CFP | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Nashville's Noko was recognized on a new list of the top 100 restaurants in the nation, according to OpenTable, an online restaurant reservation company. (More)

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➤ Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving? Check out the list of major retailers for your last-minute shopping in Nashville and across the state. (More)

➤ Discover the Best Adventurous Things to Do in Tennessee. There's 180 options to choose from. (See List)

➤ An emu was spotted on a Knoxville roadside this week. The pet escaped its local enclosure, fascinating drivers who shared pictures online. (See Photos)

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