Monday, December 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Red Banks became the only major Civil War battle to take place in Unicoi County. The confrontation ended with over 100 Confederates killed or captured, while only three Union soldiers were wounded.

The Grand Ole Opry is remembering country music singer and longtime Opry member Stu Phillips, who joined in 1967 and was the oldest living member, after he died on Christmas Day at age 92. See details of his life and career in the story below.

The Flyover Podcast is back after a break, with host Ayla Brown sharing podcast-exclusive stories on a major Midwest winter storm, the passing of a Mormon leader, and how a California high schooler got NASA begging on its knees to come work for them. Watch it here.

Today's sponsor is The Pour Over, and it's read by over 1.5 million Christians around the country. It summarizes the day's biggest headlines while pairing them with biblical reminders. Stay grounded in peace in just 5 minutes a day. Try it today. It's always free.

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.

Three Days Left in 2025... And Three Reasons to Invest

No. 1: 2025 Matters

We’re entering the final three days of the year.

Our current investment round is closing next month, and once it’s closed, this opportunity will be gone. If you’ve been on the sidelines—thinking about investing, meaning to act, waiting for the “right moment”—2025 is that moment.

Three days left in 2025. One last chance to decide before the year turns.

Invest in The Flyover today—three days left in 2025

No. 2: Bonus Shares Are Expiring

Right now, new investors receive:

+15% bonus shares
Even more for larger investments

These bonus shares are part of our end-of-year push—and they expire in just a few days. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If you’ve been considering ownership, these are the most favorable terms we’re offering before this round closes.

Invest in The Flyover today—secure your bonus shares

No. 3: If Not You—Then Who?

There’s a quote often attributed to Edmund Burke:

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

Legacy media isn’t failing by accident. It’s failing because too many celebrity “journalists” chase clicks, outrage, and push agendas instead of facts and common sense. And too many good people tuned out, assuming someone else would fix it.

The Flyover exists because we chose a different path:

Facts over spin
Reporting over celebrity status
Common sense over political agendas

But a better form of journalism doesn’t survive on good intentions alone. It survives because readers step forward—not just to read, but to build and own something better.

As 2025 comes to a close, this is a moment to act—not later, not next year, not when it’s easier.

If you believe Americans deserve a better way to consume the news…
If you believe truth still matters…
If you believe doing nothing is no longer an option…

Take action and make a difference—invest in The Flyover today

Three days left in 2025.
This round closes next month.
Now is the moment.

Cold Weather Rings in the New Year

Tennessee is closing out the year with a weather rollercoaster as a sharp cold front ends the unseasonable highs of Christmas week.

Temps are expected to plummet into the 30s today, with freezing overnight lows and a chance for slick roads throughout New Year’s week.

A Wind Advisory covers most of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, with isolated strong storms and brief downpours possible.

Pavia Lawsuit Cites NCAA Double Standard

Diego Pavia’s legal team is using the NCAA’s approval of an NBA draft pick returning to college hoops to argue for more fairness in football eligibility rules.

Pavia's attorney cited James Nnaji—who played pro ball in Europe and was drafted in 2023—being cleared to play at Baylor, while the NCAA is fighting to block others like Pavia from finishing out their careers.

The antitrust case, now representing 27 players, challenges how the NCAA counts junior college seasons.

Pavia, who led Vanderbilt to a historic season, may head to the NFL—but the lawsuit presses on for the rest.

Opry Legend Stu Phillips Dies at 92

Country singer and Grand Ole Opry mainstay Stu Phillips died on Christmas Day at age 92, the Opry confirmed.

Born near Montreal in 1933, Phillips found early success in Canada before moving to Nashville, where he scored U.S. hits like Juanita Jones.

He joined the Opry in 1967 and remained a fixture for decades, later becoming an American citizen and running a Tennessee winery.

Phillips was also an ordained Episcopalian minister and the Opry’s oldest member at the time of his passing.

Flying together with our sponsor

Kickstart your 2026 resolution by growing closer to God.

The Pour Over brings clarity through simple headlines, unbiased reporting, and Christ-centered reminders that keep your heart steady and focused on what truly matters.

More than 1.5 million Christians are already heading into 2026 by staying informed without the anxiety. Join them for free.

➤ Statewide: Tennessee is increasing cost-share maximums for Agriculture Enhancement Program initiatives, raising funding caps for items including livestock equipment and hay storage. (More)

➤ Kingsport: Tennessee troopers worked together to rescue a 38-year-old woman who was considering jumping from a bridge, with officials crediting the swift response for saving her life. (More)

➤ Nashville: Taylor Swift donated millions to charities ahead of Christmas, including gifts to locally based nonprofits MusiCares and the Academy of Country Music. (See Details)

➤ Spring Hill: A restaurant owner was saved by his 16-year-old son’s CPR efforts after suffering a heart attack on Christmas Eve. The man remains hospitalized in stable condition. (More)

➤ Van Buren County: Locals are reviving the retro tradition of hot Dr Pepper, dubbed a mountain delicacy, by planning the county’s first Dr Pepper festival in 2026. (More)

➤ Brentwood: Radnor Lake State Park is expanding with an $8 million acquisition of 9 acres, where a new 2.5 to 3.5-mile hiking trail will connect to the existing park. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans fell 34-26 to the New Orleans Saints yesterday after being outscored 24-6 in the second half. (Box Score)

➤ The Nashville Predators' three-game winning streak fell apart on Saturday after being unable to erase a two-goal third-period lead in a 3-2 loss. (More)

➤ Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant showcased his explosiveness Friday, delivering thunderous dunks and acrobatic layups in a 125-104 victory in his return to action. (Watch highlights)

➤ Couples and vendors are working together to salvage wedding plans after The Shaken Glass venue in Woodbury abruptly filed for bankruptcy, leaving many without a venue. (More)

➤ Three Tennessee coffee shops earned spots on Yelp’s U.S. top 100 list: The Horn in Nashville at No. 20, Matt Robbs Biscuits in Knoxville at No. 57, and Butteriffic Bakery and Cafe in Memphis at No. 60. (See List)

➤ Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Grille & Bar in Smyrna closed its doors after 21 years in business due to the owners' decision to retire (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Amazon Prime members: See what you could get, no strings attached. If you shop regularly at Amazon or Whole Foods, this card could put hundreds back in your pocket each year. Get fast approval and an incredibly valuable welcome bonus deposited directly into your Amazon account—no extra spending required. For Prime members, it’s a limited-time no-brainer. (LEARN MORE)

Flying together with our sponsor

The holidays are busy enough. The news shouldn’t add to the chaos or stress.

The Pour Over helps you stay up to date while keeping Christ front and center, pointing you toward hope, not away from it.

➤ Vinny the dog found a home after 243 days at the Nashville Humane Association, as a Las Vegas family drove cross-country to adopt him despite a heart defect. (See Adoption)

➤ Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons earned the NFLPA’s Week 17 Community MVP honor for leading youth initiatives weeks after burglars targeted his home. (More)

➤ The Memphis Zoo is celebrating the birth of Ruhana, a critically endangered baby orangutan delivered by a rare C-section to mother Jahe. (See Ruhana)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Eat chocolate the right way—by combining it with one simple ingredient—and watch stubborn fat melt away in weeks. Backed by science, this surprising method targets belly fat and love handles without extreme dieting. After years of failed attempts, this simple chocolate trick helped shed 100 pounds. Click here to discover how it works.

Have you ever tried hot Dr. Pepper?

Previous Results:

What’s your gift wrapping style of choice?

Wrapping paper: 41%
Gift bag: 34%
Just a bow: 25%

Which of Tennessee’s three Grand Divisions is the largest geographically?

Show me the answer

*Own The Flyover Disclaimer
Equity crowdfunding investments in private placements, and start-up investments in particular, are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. Companies seeking startup investment through equity crowdfunding tend to be in earlier stages of development and their business model, products and services may not yet be fully developed, operational or tested in the public marketplace. There is no guarantee that the stated valuation and other terms are accurate or in agreement with the market or industry valuations. Further, investors may receive illiquid and/or restricted stock that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns.DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Suite 950, Birmingham, AL 35242, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck. DealMaker Securities LLC does not make investment recommendations. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT placing or selling these securities on behalf of the Issuer. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT soliciting this investment or making any recommendations by collecting, reviewing, and processing an Investor's documentation for this investment. DealMaker Securities LLC conducts Anti-Money Laundering, Identity and Bad Actor Disqualification reviews of the Issuer, and confirms they are a registered business in good standing. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT vetting or approving the information provided by the Issuer or the Issuer itself. Contact information is provided for Investors to make inquiries and requests to DealMaker Securities LLC regarding Regulation CF in general, or the status of such investor’s submitted documentation, specifically. DealMaker Securities LLC may direct Investors to specific sections of the Offering Circular to locate information or answers to their inquiry but does not opine or provide guidance on issuer related matter.

Unsubscribe (Step One)

The Tennessee Flyover
6688 Nolensville Rd
Ste 108 #2027
Brentwood, TN 37027