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Ensuring all voices are heard by securing and modernizing Tennessee’s election systems.

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Building economic security by removing barriers that prevent Tennesseans from participating fully in the workforce or keep them trapped in cycles of debt.

Moving Tennessee forward by creating a common understanding of where we’re leading the way and where we’re falling behind.

Research // News

THINKTENNESSEE ANNOUNCES CASE STUDY CATALOG

Think tank’s new resource includes best practices in housing, transportation, neighborhoods, and workforce development policies and initiatives NASHVILLE, TN –Inspired by the results of the 2023-2024 Imagine Nashville project, a new catalog of case studies released today by nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee curates best practices from across the country on various housing, transportation, neighborhoods, and […]

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2025 Legislative Session Summary

During this year’s legislative session, which adjourned on April 22nd, Tennessee’s General Assembly passed some key changes impacting ThinkTN’s priority issue areas, while leaving many others on the table for when they return for year two next January. Here is an overview of the new laws, issues discussed, and what we can expect to see […]

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ThinkTennessee Hosts First-Ever Mayors’ Roundtable on Housing and Infrastructure

On April 9th, ThinkTennessee had the privilege of convening mayors and planning staff from eight cities for a special roundtable discussion on housing and infrastructure challenges in Tennessee.  Seven Tennessee mayors participated in the initiative, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell of Nashville, Mayor Indya Kincannon of Knoxville, Mayor Paul Young of Memphis, Mayor Ken Moore of […]

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