Cloudy morning and highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavy rain possible and a heightened severe threat early next week.

A narrow Senate vote on April 22, 2026 blocked a late expansion to Tennessee's Education Savings Account program, leaving Knox County and higher income thresholds off the table.

A Haywood County judge revoked the bonds of Jeremy Tyus and Shelton Rice after hearings; prosecutors say both will be held without bail while the cases proceed.

The American Lung Association's 2026 State of the Air gave Nashville an F for ozone pollution, citing four unhealthy ozone days in the metro's worst county while short-term particle measures improved in several counties.

A Caesars Rewards member won $1,004,494.62 on a Dragon Link slot at Horseshoe Tunica, the casino says. It’s the second seven-figure hit there in under 30 days.

Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid was evacuated Wednesday as Memphis police and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers responded; officials released few details. Crews saw staff, customers and hotel guests leave the building.

Olive Branch Airport's runway was closed Wednesday after a small-aircraft operational incident; emergency crews responded and no injuries were reported while investigators work the scene.

A new oath on Tennessee ballot applications asks voters to 'declare allegiance' to the party whose primary they pick, prompting confusion and legal questions at the polls.

NWS Memphis put parts of the Mid‑South in a Slight risk for Friday storms, warning of large hail and damaging wind.

Two Selmer school employees were charged after separate March incidents that led to DCS referrals; one child had a carpet burn and another teen was struck.

State documents allege ex‑Newbern officer Benjamin Gilkey misled prosecutors and ignored supervisors, prompting a POST review that could strip his Tennessee certification.

Blackberry Molasses has reopened at 1014 E. Broadway in West Memphis with a new patio, Sunday relaunch parties, DJ nights and a two‑tacos‑for‑$5 special.

Tennessee agencies have opened a probe after nine teenagers left a Midtown Memphis treatment facility; seven were located and two remain unaccounted for.