AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNashville Economy & Culture: Nashville Symphony is back for the 2026-27 season after Oracle’s $10M “lifeline,” bringing furloughed staff and musicians back and stabilizing a major local arts institution. Memphis Business & Community: Memphis in May International Festival names John Doyle as vice president of programming, returning a long-time Memphis cultural leader to help drive marketing and future events for the festival’s next 50 years. Rural Tennessee Vulnerability: New research on “Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn” highlights how agriculture-heavy Southern states can be hit harder by economic swings, underscoring the need for regional partnerships to build resilience. Workforce & Hiring: Express Employment Professionals will host a seasonal hiring event in Knoxville Oct. 9, with 40+ openings across admin, warehouse, factory, and skilled trades, starting around $20/hour. Public Health Recall: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states, including Tennessee, due to undeclared Yellow dyes; consumers are urged to check bottle lot codes. Legal & Policy: A federal judge dismissed a Lutheran church challenge to Tennessee’s law making it a felony to “harbor” certain immigrants, keeping the statute enforceable.
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