AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLogistics & Small Business: Chattanooga’s REPOWR teamed with American Truck Business Services to give owner-operators discounted, same-day trailer access plus tax and business consulting—aimed at reducing the cost and commitment of equipment. Higher Ed in Tennessee: Tennessee Tech’s new provost, Mickey A. Latour, says he found a campus culture of kindness during a long early-morning walk-through and interviews. Education Policy: A columnist breaks down TCAP as a “school picture” snapshot—useful for measuring learning, but not the whole story for students. Public Safety Tech: A reported active shooter call at TCAT in McMinnville was investigated and found false, with follow-up work underway on how the call originated. Invasive Species Watch: Joro spiders are peaking in the Southeast from August to October, with guidance on what to do if you spot them. Water Infrastructure: Tennessee American Water finished a tank hoist for a new 750,000-gallon storage tank in Lookout Valley to boost reliability and emergency response. AI & Energy: A new look at data centers’ power demand highlights how AI growth is reshaping local energy planning and grid stress.
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