AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoHigher Ed Watch: Rutherford County’s Middle Tennessee State University reported a 42.4% six-year bachelor’s completion rate for students of two or more races (by 2024), while Washington County’s East Tennessee State University logged a 36.6% six-year completion rate for Black or African American students—up from the 2017 cohort but still below the statewide figure. Campus & Community Sports: Nashville is set for a Broadway Block Party with women’s college volleyball at Bridgestone Arena, plus a Music City Kickoff college football game at Nissan Stadium the same day. Local Athlete Pipeline: UT Martin opened its cross country season at the Memphis Twilight Classic with seven personal bests, while Middle Tennessee swept team honors at the same meet—men taking first, women finishing second. Arts & Culture: Dolly Parton’s legacy continues to ripple through Tennessee and beyond, with major celebrations and ongoing literacy efforts tied to her Imagination Library. Public Safety & Health: A free pop-up medical clinic is scheduled for Sept. 12–13, offering dental, vision, and general services on a first-come basis. Entertainment Buzz: Riley Green says his “must-have” for a girlfriend is approval from his mom and his dog Carl.
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