AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMemphis Music: B.B. King’s legacy gets a fresh spotlight with an all-star remake of “Lucille Talks Back,” plus a June 25 release party and concert at the New Daisy. Nashville Arts & Books: Susannah Felts’ new novel “The Come Apart” lands June 15, a love letter to Chicago’s indie music scene through a band’s struggle to make a sophomore record. Local Governance & Tech: Tennessee cities are hitting pause on data center plans as residents push back—McMinnville and Coffee County pass moratoriums, while Nashville weighs new rules after public outcry near the Nashville Zoo and Fisk University. Sports & Entertainment: Bonnaroo’s final day in Manchester brought storms and delays, but the festival roared back with Japanese Breakfast, Audrey Hobert, and a Noah Kahan headliner set. Music News: Ryan Beatty announces the Arms Over Armor Tour, kicking off Sept. 9 and running through Oct. 17 in support of “Sweet Fortune.” Business/Jobs: JBS will close two U.S. plants, including a Memphis value-added processing site, affecting about 208 jobs.
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