AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDolly Parton’s Legacy: The country icon died at 80 after a brief cancer battle, and tributes poured in across Tennessee and beyond—from Nashville fans gathering to sing along to local screenings of “9 to 5.” Her Imagination Library and philanthropy also stayed in focus, with communities highlighting how her literacy push reaches children. Child-Safety Tech: Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti weighed in on Meta’s up-to-$18B settlement over teen social media addiction, saying it could set a new standard for guardrails, age checks, and parental controls. Local Crime Crackdown: Columbia police led a multi-agency illegal gambling sweep, netting 13 arrests, $1.3M in cash, drugs, and 144 gambling machines. Business & Education: Tennessee reported near-record new business filings in Q2, while MTSU welcomed its incoming class at Convocation. Weather & Recovery: After severe storms, Shelby County declared a local state of emergency and Memphis-Shelby County Schools reopened as power was restored.
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