Family-run Sweet Fizz plans an Aug. 1 opening at 2362 McIngvale Road in Hernando. The Callahan family says renovations are complete and hiring is starting while they wait on inspections.

Decatur County emergency officials say a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 8 p.m.; residents should monitor alerts and be ready to shelter.

A former security guard was sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to aggravated assault in a 2025 shooting outside the Black Onyx Gentlemen's Club.

Mostly cloudy morning with highs near 87°F. Isolated showers today; heavier storm chances move in Tuesday–Wednesday.

A new quarterly report shows Tennessee set a first-quarter record for new business filings as population gains keep the state among the fastest-growing in the U.S.

Davidson County says it has geo‑mapped every voter and is mailing canary‑yellow registration cards ahead of the Aug. 6 primary to prevent 2022‑style ballot mixups.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was dragged during a traffic stop on Highway 412 near Friendship; the driver crashed and was arrested, authorities say. The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

High heat and rounds of storms arrive Saturday in Memphis under a Flood Watch. Strong storms could bring damaging winds and localized flash flooding.

Clark Tower, East Memphis’s 34‑story Poplar Avenue landmark, has been listed for sale; broker materials and local reporting show the 653,214‑square‑foot tower is being marketed to buyers.

A shooting was reported overnight at a downtown Memphis apartment complex; the shooter is unknown and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

A new civil suit says Memphis‑Shelby County Schools and Winchester Elementary ignored warnings that allowed a teacher to sexually abuse fourth‑graders; the complaint names the principal and counselors.

A Haywood County resident sued the Tennessee Municipal League, arguing the Nashville organization must open internal policies, training and lobbying records under state public‑records law.

The 10th Ed Murphey Classic brings 60+ Olympians to Memphis this weekend, with Friday competition at U of M and Beale Street events Saturday. Tickets fund local youth programs.