AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Fight in Tennessee: State Sen. Arthur Orr says local governments should get more say over data center siting, pointing to backlash over a planned crypto mining facility near Somerville in Morgan County. Local Governance: Roanoke leaders are weighing a year-long moratorium on new data centers after a proposed $45 million project raised infrastructure and water concerns. Public Safety Law: Tennessee’s Threat of Mass Violence statute (39-16-517) casts a wide net on threats to schools, including electronic and social media communications, with prosecutors warning it can turn “jokes” into felony cases. Education Accountability: A Tennessee “Teacher of the Year” resigned after alleging pressure to hide failing grades and downplay discipline issues. School Safety: Clarksville-area coverage highlights ongoing community concerns, including a planned water outage and local school-related legal disputes. Tennessee Economy & Daily Life: Gas prices in Davidson County dipped to a lowest reported $3.61 for midgrade in the week ending Aug. 8, while Southwest announced new Nashville routes. Sports & Tennessee Connections: Middle Tennessee women’s soccer opens a road stretch, and Nashville’s Nate Bargatze sets a new ticket-sales world record.
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