14 Old-School Tennessee Shake Shops Serving Treats Worth The Road Trip
Tennessee has some seriously special places where milkshakes aren’t just desserts—they’re experiences. From century-old soda fountains still churning out handspun malts to quirky walk-up stands serving dipped cones under neon lights, these shops have stayed true to their roots while the world has changed around them. W
Sweet Fizz joins Hernando Chamber, offers customized dirty sodas
The Hernando Chamber said Sweet Fizz, a family-owned dirty soda shop, has joined the Chamber and will bring customized dirty sodas, lemonades, energy drinks and specialty beverages to the community. In a statement posted to the Chamber, Sweet Fizz said, “Sweet Fizz is a family-owned dirty soda shop in Hernando...
Woman shot during fight in southeast Shelby County, SCSO says
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman is recovering after she was shot during a fight Monday evening in southeast Shelby County, the sheriff's office said. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday near Ross Road and Walter Forest Cove. Investigators learned that a woman had been shot; howeve
Shooting in South Memphis leaves one injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was injured after a shooting in South Memphis overnight, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they were called to the 1300 Block of Elvis Presley Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. regarding a shooting call. They say the victim was involved in an argument with a relative before the s
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-40, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A person is dead after a crash on Interstate 40 late Monday night according to Memphis Police. At 11:45p.m., officers responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the I-40 eastbound exit ramp at Appling Road. MPD says the driver was taken the hospital in...
Shelby Co. Health Department questions integrity of community air monitoring report data
The Shelby County Health Department has raised questions about the integrity of data behind a May community air monitoring project report that indicated that South Memphis residents are being regularly exposed to unhealthy air pollution. In a statement to the Lookout, the health department wrote that the monitors used
Second lawsuit filed against suspended General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was suspended from her job last Wednesday after being indicted for theft, fraud and money laundering on Monday, June 15. Jeffery Walker, the former Chief Administrative Officer in General Sessions Court, filed a lawsuit against Clerk Sawyer last November.
Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey expands into Indiana and Nebraska
Memphis, TN (June 22, 2026) – B.R. Distilling, parent company of Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has broadened its distribution into Indiana and Nebraska, selecting Vino Indiana and Quench Fine Wines, respec
Appeals board reverses benefits award in back injury claim
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Thursday reversed an order awarding additional medical and temporary disability benefits to a hospital worker who alleged he injured his back and leg after missing a step on a ladder. In Mtiri v. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis, the board upheld..
Blue Note Bourbon Is Coming to More States
The Memphis-based whiskey that has been quietly racking up awards and building a loyal following just got a whole lot easier to find. B.R. Distilling Company announced on June 22, 2026 that its Blue
