AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCracker Barrel Sweepstakes: The Middle Tennessee chain is launching a 10-week “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” giveaway for Cracker Barrel Rewards members, with $250,000 in free food and gas up for grabs. Brand Pushback: Spotify is rolling back its shimmering green “disco ball” logo after users complained it looked like a glitch—its regular icon returns next week. Local Education: Tennessee Tech says SOAR sign-ups are up, with more than 2,000 freshmen already registered, and it’s adding on-campus overnight lodging for July sessions. Knoxville Consumer Trend: Mia Piccola’s canned coffee craze—“shakeratos”—is turning social media buzz into a real-world line at its Knoxville shops. Public Safety/Health: TOSHA is investigating a lithium battery explosion at Amaero in McDonald that burned two workers, and the FDA has approved new fruit-flavored vapes in Memphis-area coverage, drawing pediatrician concern. Business & Growth: AvePoint announced exec appearances at major investor conferences, including a Nashville stop June 11.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.