Several Knox County legislative primaries are contested and the voter‑registration deadline is tomorrow. Here’s a quick look at the races to watch and how to vote.

An early‑morning Sevierville house fire killed an 83‑year‑old woman and her dog; the Sevierville Fire Marshal is investigating. A second person escaped uninjured.

A 29‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly tossing a lit firework at officers during a traffic stop in East Nashville. Authorities say drugs and a loaded, reported‑lost firearm were found.

An NWS flash flood warning hit Memphis and nearby suburbs on Saturday; City OEM shared a map showing hundreds of thousands in the footprint and urged people to seek higher ground.

A former Franklin youth soccer coach was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he sexually exploited children and recorded the assaults.

An 84-year-old Navy veteran was punched while sitting in his SUV at a Shelby Avenue gas station; police released surveillance images and a fundraiser has jumped off. The community has rallied with cards, care packages and donations.

Franklin police arrested 10 people after a series of late‑night “door kick” incidents; two adults face aggravated burglary charges and investigators are reviewing video.

Tennessee opened a Workforce Pell portal on July 1 so eligible short-term training programs can seek state approval to receive federal Pell funding.

Wilson County deputies are looking for Javarrie Da‑Waun Clemmons, 21, wanted on multiple felony warrants including evading arrest with risk of injury. Tips to the Warrants Division or Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.

MPHD confirmed a West Nile‑positive mosquito trap near Cass Street and is responding with trapping, larvicide and neighborhood outreach while urging bite‑prevention.

Chago’s in Smyrna scored a 64 on a June 24 inspection; inspectors embargoed 25 pounds of food and cited pest and temperature violations. The restaurant faces a required re‑inspection.

An Alto-area standoff ended after shots were fired; deputies arrested James Matthew Bell and recovered 12 firearms. No injuries were reported and bond is set at $300,000.

The Nashville Distillery opens July 4 in Whites Creek with patriotic bourbon releases, live music and a veterans tribute highlighted by a parachute flag presentation.