AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRetail and Consumer Protection: The FTC and 20 states, including Tennessee, sued Goodlettsville-based Dollar General, alleging years of overcharging shoppers at checkout despite repeated complaints. Jobs and Industry: PepsiCo’s Knoxville bottling plant closure will affect 112 workers. Valmont Industries, meanwhile, is expanding production in Jasper. Memphis Investment: SpaceX is offering a 20% pay increase to employees who relocate to Memphis or Southaven for its data-center expansion; Memphis has approved a 135-day permit moratorium and ordered new rules. Transportation: Williamson Inc. will host state transportation leaders Oct. 30 to discuss policy, while a TDOT study estimates aviation generates $53.8 billion in annual economic activity statewide. Workplace Claims: Thirty-four lawsuits filed in federal court in Chattanooga accuse FedEx of failing to pay drivers required overtime. The company’s response was not included in the report. Nashville Development: Oracle plans a three-day public event for its new Nashville headquarters.
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