A legal-themed spot called The Docket has opened on Hernando's courthouse square, mixing smoked burgers with upscale touches like Russian caviar. The new restaurant takes over a long-changing 39 West Commerce address.

Big Bad Breakfast plans a Cooper‑Young location in the former Mulan space. City filings and visible renovations suggest a full build‑out is underway.

Sweet Magnolia founder Hugh Balthrop and Rumble Fish veteran David Lorrison are running Archives at Hotel Napoleon, pairing breakfasts, dinners and house gelato in the hotel's historic basement.

The Farm Market Co‑Op on South Main will be refitted as The Farm Table, a 16‑seat farm-to-fork restaurant leaning on local growers and vendors.

The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission advanced a Dutch Bros site plan in Lakeland. The proposal now moves to the city board for final approval and permits.

3 Guys Pizza Pies is opening a third storefront at Wedgewood Commons in Olive Branch. Renovations are underway and an official opening date has not been announced.

Raising Cane’s opens April 13 at 7750 Winchester Road with a ribbon-cutting, live performances and giveaways for early customers. Expect a full morning of freebies and community fanfare.

The MICHELIN Guide included Felicia Suzanne’s in its Iconic Foods of the American South roundup, spotlighting the restaurant’s fried green tomatoes and South Main comeback.

Tripolis Sweets, a Tripoli‑inspired Middle Eastern bakery, is slated to open this summer in Cordova with baklava, knafeh and Arabic‑style ice cream.

A compact Buffalo Wild Wings Go will join the Dunkin at 5150 Poplar Avenue this summer, offering a takeout-focused wing option beside the coffee shop.

American Deli plans to take over the former Wendy’s at 2221 Frayser Blvd; permit filings show an interior remodel is under review but no opening date yet.

Kaye's Pints & Scoops is opening The Scoop at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, taking over the former Sweet Magnolia stall and lining up local hires. The creamery says it will spotlight MidSouth ingredients.

Waffle & Pancake House opens in Cordova on April 6 in the former Portales space. Town filings show Dunkin' drive‑thru projects moving through Arlington and other suburbs.