AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto & Manufacturing: GM and LG Energy Solution’s Ultium Cells will retool its Spring Hill, Tenn., plant for prismatic lithium manganese-rich battery cells, aiming for completion in 2028 and about 500 new jobs, as part of a broader $1B-by-2030 battery push. Energy Infrastructure: Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas unit unveiled the Southeast Connector Project—about 150 miles of new natural gas pipeline across Middle Tennessee, with construction targeted for late 2028 and service expected late 2030. Payments & Fintech: SWIVEL tapped Kinective to power a real-time payments posting and transaction-visibility hub, positioning the system for faster onboarding and future FedNow/RTP® capabilities. Public Safety & Health: Metro Nashville police warned about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid they say is roughly 10 times more potent than fentanyl, urging residents to watch for overdose signs and keep naloxone available. Higher Ed & Governance: Tennessee Tech alumni association treasurer James “Jamie” Hargis was indicted after misappropriating at least $214,129.23, according to state investigators. Business Leadership: Buddy’s bar-b-q CEO Mark Lemoncelli was named to VIP Knoxville Magazine’s 50 Under 50 list.
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