AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConsumer Protection: Tennessee is among states joining a multistate push to reform Labcorp after a 2019 data breach, with AGs securing about $2.3 million and requiring major changes to data security and how Labcorp shares information with third-party debt collectors. Energy & Costs: Gas prices in Tennessee remain choppy but mostly easing from spring highs, with multiple counties reporting the week ending Sept. 19 at or near the high-$3s for regular and mid-$6s for diesel. Local Economic Development: Cumberland, Putnam and Chester counties were selected for the Tennessee Property Evaluation Program, aiming to line up “shovel-ready” industrial sites for future projects. Healthcare & Education: Freed-Hardeman University earned top U.S. News rankings in three categories, while Tennessee’s higher-ed debate continues as more adults weigh earnings versus rising college costs. Nashville Business/Legal: Nashville School District is named in a Meta lawsuit, adding to the region’s ongoing tech-and-education fallout. Sports & Travel: Avelo expands its Dallas/McKinney base with new nonstop routes including Nashville, and Tennessee’s college football and NFL storylines keep driving attention heading into Week 4. Public Safety & Community: Shelby County’s Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center will host its Garden of Lights Memorial at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Sept. 25.
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