AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMemphis Culture: John Doyle is returning to the Memphis in May International Festival as Vice President of Programming, bringing decades of museum and music-industry experience to help shape the festival’s next chapter. Rural Travel & Roads: Tennessee lawmakers are pushing for a temporary dyed-diesel fuel tax break for farmers and loggers, while drivers near Monterey should expect I-40 East delays after an 18-wheeler wreck shut the interstate and forces traffic onto Highway 70. Fall Color Watch: East Tennessee State University says cooler temps and recent rain have put Central Appalachians fall color back on track, with the highest elevations like Roan Mountain and Mount LeConte trending toward peak this weekend. Outdoor Safety: Sparta Rescue Squad coordinated a multi-agency rescue of an injured hiker in Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park after a fall on the Virgin Falls Trail. Sports Tourism: Major League Fishing selected Chickamauga Lake and Dayton, Tennessee, for the 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card tournament on Nov. 13-14, with fans invited to takeoffs and weigh-ins. Family-Friendly Food: The Dairy Alliance’s “Milk’s Got Game” campaign is bringing performance nutrition resources to Tennessee high school sports in partnership with TSSAA. Hospitality Growth: Wyndham and Travel + Leisure Co. are teaming up to scale Sports Illustrated Resorts hotels, aiming at sports-minded travelers and college-town markets. Health & Wellness: UC Health opened Southern Ohio’s first adult celiac disease center in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, focusing on long-term care as patients transition from pediatric services.
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