AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic & Culture: Beatles at the Ridge returns Saturday in Walnut Ridge with live tribute performances, gospel-pop sets, a car show, and kids’ activities—plus 110 vendors and 18 food stops. Books & Nashville Spotlight: Author Emily Yahr will sign “Taylor Swift: The Debut Years” Oct. 23, digging into Swift’s Nashville rise and the industry decisions around it. Film Premiere in Tennessee: Brad Pitt walked the red carpet for Paramount’s “Heart of the Beast” at Franklin’s FirstBank Amphitheater, with country stars and Hollywood guests on hand. Americana Honors: Dolly Parton’s pre-taped message played at the Americana Honors & Awards as she received the Lifetime Achievement Award, with Brandi Carlile and I’m With Her performing. Local Arts & Live Music: Devon Gilfillian brings “Time Will Tell” to Musikfest Cafe Sept. 20. Community & Sports Fandom: First Horizon is naming Tennessee mascot Smokey as “Chief Fan Officer,” rolling out fan events at Vol Village. Civic/Local Watch: TDOT says Chattanooga’s Main Street resurfacing should finish by Oct. 31, with safety-focused lane changes drawing cyclist criticism.
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