AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Funding: Tennessee Department of Health named the first recipients of its Rural Health Transformation Program Grants, aiming to strengthen care access in underserved areas. Workplace Safety: A Frito-Lay employee was fatally struck by a stray bullet inside a Sam’s Club in southeast Nashville after a dispute escalated nearby, with investigators still seeking leads. Tech & Industry: NOVONIX says its Riverside synthetic graphite project in Tennessee was selected for a South Korea–U.S. infrastructure initiative, boosting visibility for battery-supply ambitions (but not guaranteeing funding or contracts). Economy Rankings: A new CNBC “America’s Top States for Business” study put Ohio first overall and North Carolina first for the Economy category, while Texas ranked second in Economy but was held back by quality-of-life scores. Community Health: Greeneville’s Roby Adult Center will host its third annual Senior Health Fair on Sept. 11 with 30+ vendors, giveaways and door prizes. Local Business Spotlight: The Caffeinated Elk Fudgery and Coffeehouse in Banner Elk is drawing tourists with in-house fudge, coffee and a family-friendly hangout. Trade Watch: Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs with duties on about $20B of U.S. goods, a move that could ripple beyond North America.
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