AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMade-in-Tennessee Spotlight: Meco’s Americana Fire Pit has advanced to the Elite 8 in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest. Travel & Tourism Buzz: Dolly Parton canceled her in-person Dollywood appearance in Pigeon Forge after a doctor advised her not to travel; she joined the NightFlight Expedition opening virtually from Nashville, citing dehydration and dizziness. Outdoor Plans: Tennessee’s Free Hunting Day is set for Aug. 22, with squirrel season starting the same day (no standard license/WMA permit for residents; hunter education still required). Local Road Trip Idea: Shiloh National Military Park is getting attention as a “hidden” stop between Memphis and Nashville, with a 12-mile auto tour and a 14-mile hiking trail. Family Travel Cost Watch: The average cost of a packed school lunch has topped $6, adding pressure to summer-to-school travel budgets. Memphis Weekend: The FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind is underway, with Scottie Scheffler firing a 61 to surge early in the playoffs.
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