AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Travel Disruptions: Extreme heat is forcing airlines to delay flights and sometimes lighten planes by leaving behind bags or passengers to keep takeoffs safe. Local Tourism & Growth: Sevier County voters head to the polls Thursday to choose a new county mayor, with tourism and infrastructure pressures front and center in one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing areas. Smoky Mountains Visitor Boost: State officials say keeping Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during the 2025 shutdown helped drive $32.5B in 2025 visitor spending, supporting local tax revenue. Knoxville/Chattanooga Family Fun: A traveling storytelling museum, People of Hope, brings an immersive, faith-based neighbor-helping experience to Knoxville (Aug. 7-8) and Chattanooga (Aug. 11-12). Health Watch for Travelers: The CDC is preparing to expand a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce, with more states expected to be added. Memphis Sports Tourism: The PGA Tour says the FedEx St. Jude Championship won’t be in the new top-tier “Championship Series” after 2027, though talks continue about keeping Memphis on the schedule.
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