AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndependence Day in Nashville: About 500,000 people packed downtown for “Let Freedom Sing,” with major country acts and a fireworks-and-drone finale timed to the Nashville Symphony—plus international visitors making the trip for the Music City lineup. Local tourism boost: Small business owners say more Americans are staying closer to home this summer, leaning into road trips and shorter getaways as costs rise; AAA estimates 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the July 4 stretch. Gas watch (Tennessee): AAA reports Tennessee’s average gas price is $2.72, about 2 cents cheaper than last week, with most stations below $2.75. Travel safety (Cocke County): Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash; a 31-year-old rider from North Carolina died after a vehicle turned left into the intersection. Fourth of July events: Chattanooga-area outlets highlight preparations for a busy holiday weekend, while Smithville’s Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival pushed through storm delays to keep competitions running.
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