AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNashville Airport Renaming: The Nashville Airport Authority is moving ahead with a unanimous vote to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, a major win for music-driven tourism and a fresh draw for visitors. Chattanooga Outdoor Tourism: Outside Magazine named Chattanooga one of the best “trail towns” in the U.S., highlighting quick access to routes from downtown to Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Prentice Cooper State Forest. Local Tourism Dollars: McMinn County tourism generated $77.3M in visitor spending in 2025, supporting 612 jobs and adding millions in tax revenue—another sign Tennessee’s travel economy keeps climbing. Trail Towns & Road Trips: Historic Hotels of America released its 2026 Great American Road Trip Hotels list, spotlighting heritage stays that fit the Tennessee road-trip crowd. Chattanooga Arts + Cocktails: Townsend Atelier in Chattanooga will host “Art of Spirits,” a free First Friday exhibit and book launch featuring 50 oil paintings inspired by local cocktails and non-alcoholic creations. Boating Safety: A Dale Hollow Reservoir crash left one man dead and another hospitalized; the incident is under investigation. Gas Watch: Trousdale County’s lowest regular price hit $3.84 for the week ending Sept. 5, with Tennessee’s average regular price reported at $3.74.
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