AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChattanooga Riverfront Growth: Urban Story Ventures plans a $350M retail-and-residential district at the Bend, aiming to start construction in 2027 and create 1,000+ jobs, with no named tenants yet. Public Safety Tech: Chattanooga launches a drone “first responder” pilot, sending drones from two fire-station locations to 911 calls to give real-time visuals to officers. Healthcare Access: A $500,000 USDA Farm to School grant will fund the CHEF program in Northwest Tennessee schools, teaching kids nutrition and cooking with locally grown food. Education Funding: U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger announced nearly $2M in federal TRIO Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers awards for East Tennessee institutions. Energy & Data Centers: TVA’s board approved rate-structure changes and the FY 2027 budget to keep residential rates low while meeting rising demand, including data-center growth. Food Safety: The cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce now spans 20 states, with Tennessee among the newest confirmed. Local Business Staffing: Hamilton County EMS promoted Capt. Devoria Johnson to assistant chief, the first woman to hold the rank.
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