The state comptroller commented Tuesday during a visit to the county on the idea of reopening county government’s tax rate after the July 1 start of the fiscal year. But the county commissioner who vowed Monday to do just that next month says there is wiggle room in state law.

In a 50-50 party line procedural vote, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee remained vocal critics of the bill that passed the majority Democratic House in March.

Torchy’s Tacos opens the doors to its first “craft casual” restaurant in Tennessee on Thursday.

Memphis civic leader, philanthropist and real estate entrepreneur George E. Cates was killed Monday when the single-engine plane he piloted crashed near Jackson, Tennessee.

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The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower visited Collierville on Tuesday. During his visit, he provided guidance on American Rescue Plan funds to local government and school leaders.

The proposed review of appointees to the ethics body comes as County Mayor Lee Harris is about to propose new ethics regulations.