AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoState Finances: Tennessee is on pace for another budget surplus in 2026–27, while House Speaker Cameron Sexton has proposed a narrower grocery-tax cut. Business Expansion: ABB plans a $50 million expansion of its Selmer operations, expected to add 227 jobs. Business Losses: Tsubaki Nakashima will close its Mountain City plant, affecting 73 workers, as businesses in flood-struck Copperhill and McCaysville face a long recovery. New Services: Walmart-backed Wing has begun drone deliveries in the Memphis area, its first service in Tennessee, bringing groceries and household goods to tens of thousands of homes. Nashville Media: Garth Brooks’ company agreed to buy WRLT-FM for $3 million and plans to launch a country station with a focus on local news and more airtime for women artists. Marketing: A Nashville-announced study of 400 million text messages found a median campaign click rate of 5.5%, well below commonly cited industry benchmarks.
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