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Think tank’s economic impact analysis, produced with the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, finds nonprofits reach every Tennessee county and contribute [...]

Think tank’s report examines how data center-driven demand is reshaping Tennessee’s energy landscape – and why acting now can better protect ratepayers NASHVILLE – After more than a decade of [...]

Think tank’s report highlights best practices from peer cities to maximize Memphis’ existing transit investment, support economic development, and improve downtown mobility NASHVILLE – A new [...]

Think tank’s policy brief provides data-driven insights on Tennessee’s child care shortage and recommendations for expanding home-based child care options NASHVILLE – A new policy brief from [...]

Think tank’s brief outlines how adjustments to the LIHTC program can increase housing supply and lower costs for working families NASHVILLE – As Tennessee communities continue to face rising [...]

The new analysis shows Tennessee is currently aligned with most of the country in allowing voters not registered with a political party to participate in primary elections. NASHVILLE – A new fact [...]

Think tank’s 2026 version of the dashboard expands resource to more than 92,000 data points and provides a new economic mobility framework for Tennessee’s 95 counties NASHVILLE – Released today [...]

Think tank’s report provides data-driven insights on the challenges Tennessee homebuyers face when seeking smaller, affordable homes NASHVILLE – According to a new fact sheet from nonpartisan [...]

Think tank’s report provides data-driven insights on crime, incarceration, and public safety to inform policy conversations statewide NASHVILLE – Tennessee has experienced an undoubtedly positive [...]

Think tank deepens regional representation, policy expertise on board of directors with the addition of Dr. Carol Rothstein, Dr. Paul Stumb, IV, and Dorcas Young Griffin NASHVILLE – [...]