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Morning Brain Buster for Opry Tickets: August 24, 2019

Every weekday morning around 6:40 AM on “Fletch and Jai in the Morning,” we ask a question for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Saturday night’s Grand Ole Opry at the Grand Ole Opry House.

On the stage this Saturday, August 24: Tony Trischka, Crystal Gayle, Riders In The Sky, Connie Smith, Jeannie Seely, The Whites, King Calaway, and Chonda Pierce. 

This Week’s Morning Brain Buster Questions & Answers:

Monday, August 19 – Q: In a new survey of college students, this is the #1 “must have” in dorm rooms; what is it?  (A: Energy drinks)

Tuesday, August 20 – Q: 30% of us are more likely to do this when the weather is warmer; what is it?  (A: Socialize/Hang with friends)

Wednesday, August 21 – Q: 31% of Americans have no idea who these people are; who are they?  (A: Your neighbors)

Thursday, August 22 – Q: 51% of men and 40% of women have almost gotten into a car accident because they were distracted by this; what is it?  (A: A billboard)

Friday, August 23 – Q: The average couple spends 10 minutes talking about this a day; what is it?  (A: Work)

Fletch & Jai’s Morning Show Brain Buster is powered by James Corlew Chevrolet, across from Austin Peay State University in Downtown Clarksville and online at jamescorlew.com.

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