AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNashville & Music Tourism: Big Thief brought a major Nashville moment to the Ryman Auditorium, playing its unreleased triple album Horsepower in full and spotlighting the Americana/roots icons involved in the project—another reminder that Music City shows up as a destination, not just a backdrop. Fall Travel Planning: The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026 fall foliage forecast, with peak timing varying by region—useful for Tennesseans planning weekend drives and longer leaf-viewing trips. Local Transit & Visitor Experience: Memphis is looking to restart parts of its Downtown trolley service in the fall, a long-running effort that could reshape how visitors move through the core. Road Trip Costs (Fuel Watch): GasBuddy reports the lowest diesel in Montgomery County at $3.95 (week ending Aug. 15) and the lowest in Meigs County at $4.99—small but timely savings for travelers heading out midweek. Family-Friendly Attractions: Buc-ee’s opened its first Arkansas location in Benton, with hundreds camping overnight for the grand opening—another sign of how roadside stops are turning into mini attractions for road travelers.
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