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COVERAGE IN “Nashville’s churches — and their land holdings — could boost affordable housing. Here’s how Metro wants to help.” (WPLN)

Adriane Harris, ThinkTennessee‘s Senior Housing Advisor, was interviewed for a recent article for WPLN discussing Metro Nashville’s proposed Faith Based Development Institute. You can read the full article here.

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COVERAGE IN “Affordable Housing May Be One Area Republicans and Democrats Can Cooperate” (Nashville Banner)

Adriane Harris, ThinkTennessee‘s Senior Housing Advisor, was interviewed for a recent article in the Nashville Banner discussing the affordable housing crisis in Nashville. You can read the full article here.

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Direct Pay Tax Credits: A Game-Changing New Funding Opportunity for Local Governments

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—a landmark federal law enacted in 2022— included over $780 billion to support clean energy projects, reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, and address the impacts of climate change. The bill expanded clean energy tax credits which have long been a powerful tool to encourage private companies to invest in new […]

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