AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHoliday Travel Prep: TDOT says it’s ready for winter weather with salt and brine stocked statewide, and also plans to suspend construction lane closures from July 2 noon to July 6 at 6 a.m. to keep Fourth of July traffic moving. State Parks & Outdoor Tourism: A new analysis puts Tennessee State Parks’ economic impact at $1.9B, supporting 13,587 jobs and driving major household income and tax revenue. Road-Trip Reality Check: AAA reports Tennessee gas prices are down (average $3.38), while TDOT urges drivers to use 511/TNSmartWay for live updates. Local Events & Family Fun: Heritage FFA at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend is hosting a July 4 “Back the Beef” hamburger giveaway and beef-themed contest. Nashville Visitor Angle: A USA TODAY feature highlights the best Nashville Airbnbs for travelers, plus a separate story on a Kimpton Hotels heiress sharing hotel tips. Travel Culture: The Mood Kings kick off a North Carolina–Tennessee–Virginia tour with a “small-town radio” themed concert experience.
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