Sunday, July 5, 2026

A Different Look at America at 250

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Today's episode of The Flyover Podcast is a little different.

To mark America's 250th birthday, join Amy as she takes a step back from the headlines to explore something we've all been witnessing this summer. As visitors from around the world experience the United States firsthand during the World Cup, many are discovering a side of America they didn't expect—one defined by kindness, hospitality, generosity, and everyday moments that don't always make the news.

It's a thoughtful look at how our country is being seen through fresh eyes, and why that perspective matters. We hope you'll give this special episode a listen.

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Declaration of Independence, a Sailing Voyage, and a Patriotic Pilot

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Larry Doby made his Cleveland Indians debut, breaking Major League Baseball’s American League color barrier.

🇺🇸 As our nation’s 250th anniversary weekend continues, we’ll be sending out shortened editions through tomorrow so The Ohio Flyover staff can spend time with friends and family. Our regular edition will return Tuesday.

America just turned 250, and we invited the entire world to the party. For years, the world has been told that this country is angry, divided, and not what it used to be. Then over a million international visitors poured into our cities this summer for the World Cup, and they are seeing something completely different. Late-night Waffle House runs, brisket the size of a small child, and strangers going out of their way to help. A lot of them showed up braced for the worst and instead fell head over heels. Tune in to today's Flyover Podcast as Amy shares what the world is discovering about America. Tune in here!

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The whole world came to America for the World Cup this summer, and over a million visitors are discovering why this country is truly one of a kind. (Watch Now)

Cincinnati Displays Rare Declaration Copy

One of five surviving copies of an early printing of the Declaration of Independence is on public display at the Cincinnati Museum Center this summer as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

The Holt Broadside was printed in New York City in July 1776, making it older than the signed parchment displayed at the National Archives in Washington. The same version was read aloud to George Washington’s troops as British forces gathered near the city.

An early settler carried the document over the mountains into Ohio in the early 1800s, and it remained in his family before eventually reaching a local historical society. The museum is displaying the copy for only the second time, with the exhibit open through Aug. 23.

Toledo Sailor Completes 5,000-Mile Voyage

A Toledo native returned to Lake Erie after spending 295 days alone on the water to complete the Great Loop, a nearly 5,000-mile route around the eastern United States.

Jake Harrigan set sail last September in a 30-foot boat he rebuilt by hand, stripping it to the hull and replacing its diesel engine with an electric motor powered by solar panels and lithium batteries. His route took him from northwest Ohio through the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi River, around Florida, and up the East Coast before heading home.

The trip followed a testicular cancer diagnosis at age 24 in 2020, which Harrigan said changed his outlook. After making a full recovery, he decided not to wait to pursue the voyage. You can see clips from his trip here.

His advice to anyone delaying a dream: “Retirement is not guaranteed. Do it now while you still can.”

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➤ Northern Ohio: A pilot celebrated the Fourth of July weekend Friday by tracing a patriotic flight path across northern Ohio, with flight-tracking maps showing that the route spelled out a tribute to America’s 250th birthday. (See Flight Path)

➤ Marysville: Lawn-and-garden giant ScottsMiracle-Gro named a new chief executive as its longtime leader, Jim Hagedorn, steps aside after 25 years. Nate Baxter, who previously served as the company’s chief operating officer, is the new CEO. (More)

➤ Columbus: A mysterious red liquid leaking from a semitruck on Interstate 71 earlier this week turned out to be 40,000 pounds of Frank’s RedHot sauce, prompting crews to contain the spill before it could spread. (See Details)

➤ Also Columbus: Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell pushed back on trade rumors involving forward Kirill Marchenko, saying Marchenko will be with Columbus when the season opens. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gas prices across Ohio fell 24 cents over the past week to an average of $3.66 per gallon, with the highest prices reported in Lawrence County and the lowest in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Also Statewide: Health officials are tracking a sharp rise in cases of an intestinal parasite infection that causes diarrhea, with infections increasing across Ohio and the nation. (More)

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New In-N-Out Locations, a Viral Road Trip, and Urban Wildlife

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1954, a 19-year-old Elvis Presley recorded That's All Right at Memphis's Sun Studio, a session many consider the birth of rock 'n' roll.

Today's issue of The Tennessee Flyover is a shortened holiday edition to allow The Flyover staff to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend with friends and family. Our regular edition will return on Tuesday. We hope everyone is having a safe and happy weekend!

America just turned 250, and we invited the entire world to the party. For years, the world has been told that this country is angry, divided, and not what it used to be. Then over a million international visitors poured into our cities this summer for the World Cup, and they are seeing something completely different. Late-night Waffle House runs, brisket the size of a small child, and strangers going out of their way to help. A lot of them showed up braced for the worst and instead fell head over heels. Tune in to today's Flyover Podcast as Amy shares what the world is discovering about America. Tune in here!

Speaking of our great land: did you know that one of our podcast hosts, Ayla Brown, was once an American Idol finalist and recorded a song called "Pride of America"? Give it a listen—we have a feeling it'll strike a chord with anyone who's proud to call America home.

The whole world came to America for the World Cup this summer, and over a million visitors are discovering why this country is truly one of a kind. (Watch Now)

In-N-Out Reveals Next Tennessee Location

In-N-Out Burger has listed a Madison restaurant among the six locations now marked "opening soon" on its website.

The Madison store will be the chain's fifth in Tennessee, following openings in Lebanon, Antioch, Murfreesboro, and Franklin since December. The company is already hiring associates at a starting wage of $17.50 an hour.

The other five "opening soon" sites are in California, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho, and the company has not announced opening dates for any of them.

In-N-Out is also building an Eastern Territory office in Franklin that is expected to open this year, and the company has said it plans dozens of Tennessee restaurants in the coming years.

Viral Dollywood Couple Road-Trips South

A Nordic couple who went viral after posting videos of their first trip to Dollywood is back stateside, road-tripping across the South.

The couple is again sharing videos along the way, this time from stops across the region. "We're spreading joy and love," they said.

They join a string of Dollywood moments that found big audiences online this year, including a young boy's reaction to seeing Dolly Parton for the first time in the park's opening-day parade. Parton later said she wanted to "get off that cart and run down and just squeeze him."

The park is now in its 41st season, headlined by NightFlight Expedition, a $50 million hybrid coaster and whitewater ride that is the most expensive attraction in Dollywood's history.

Pell Grants Now Cover Trade Training

Tennesseans can now use federal Pell Grants to pay for short-term career training in fields like commercial trucking, welding, and cybersecurity.

The Workforce Pell program took effect July 1, expanding aid that previously covered mostly associate and bachelor's degrees and longer certificates. Eligible programs run eight to 15 weeks and prepare students for high-wage, in-demand jobs.

Students must still file the FAFSA and meet income requirements to qualify. "It's one of those things, free money for college," said Julie Roberts, chief academic officer at the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

At Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, welding tuition runs roughly $4,000 to $6,212, a cost that a grant could cover in part or in full. Institutions need state and federal approval before students can access the money.

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➤ Oakdale: A train engine partially derailed Friday evening in Morgan County, but no one was injured, no railcars left the tracks, and crews awaited a crane to rerail the locomotive. (More)

➤ East Tennessee: Remote Area Medical will offer free mobile telehealth clinics next week in Knoxville, Townsend, and Morristown, providing first-come, first-served care without requiring ID or insurance. (More)

➤ Hawkins County: An elderly person was pulled to safety in a coordinated, multi-agency rescue after becoming stranded on a ladder about 15 feet underground inside a Hawkins County wet well. (More)

➤ Franklin: Police announced 10 arrests, including two 18-year-olds and eight juveniles, in connection with the "Door Kick Challenge," a social media trend targeting the front doors of occupied homes. (More)

➤ Memphis: The Memphis Zoo launched an urban wildlife research initiative with community partners, using cameras to track how animals use green spaces across Memphis and Shelby County. (More)

➤ Wilson County: A stretch of Trousdale Ferry Pike is closed indefinitely after multiple utility poles snapped, with Middle Tennessee Electric repairing the damage while residents inside the closure retain access. (More)

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