AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAirport Tribute Push: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says Nashville International Airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton, citing her “legacy” and the surge of fan support after her death. Local Parks & Accessibility: Beaver Dam won $1.75M in grants for an inclusive playground and ADA/sensory splash pad at Beaver Dam Park, with federal money still taking up to a year to fully land. Road Travel Disruption: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a temporary U.S. 41 closure in southern Todd County starting Sept. 2 for about two weeks while crews widen U.S. 79, with a detour via KY 181. Family Fun Calendar: New Hope Community Music Festival returns Aug. 29 with food, auctions, and kid activities; Nelson County’s genea group meets Sept. 1; and an invasive plant workshop is set for Sept. 26 in Nazareth. Wildlife Watch: A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency report says black bears are slowly recolonizing parts of Middle and West Tennessee, with spillover likely from expanding populations in nearby states including Kentucky.
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