Empowering Voters,
Supporting Working Families,
Moving Tennessee Forward

Our Priorities

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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

Coverage in “Tennessee voters in their own words” (WPLN)

ThinkTennessee’s study on voter turnout was mentioned by WPLN in an article analyzing what drives Tennessee voters to the polls. You can read the full story here.

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Coverage in “Nashville Needs an Infrastructure Fix. Will Voters Agree to Pay for It?” (The New York Times)

ThinkTennessee’s research was mentioned by The New York Times discussing the importance of the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). You can read the full article here.

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Coverage in “More than more buses: What you need to know before voting on transit referendum” (The Ledger)

Erin Hafkenschiel, President of ThinkTennessee and member of the Mayor’s Technical Advisory Committee, spoke with The Ledger and offered her insights into the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). You can find the full article here. 

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ThinkTennessee is dedicated to promoting pragmatic public policy solutions that drive our state forward. Through research and advocacy, we work to connect and empower leaders from across the state and both sides of the aisle to tackle our toughest challenges.

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