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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 “Outlook Williamson: Examining the County’s Success and Challenges” (Williamson Scene)

ThinkTennessee‘s comprehensive data on Williamson County’s performance and potential $3.5 billion savings through smarter growth, as presented in Outlook Williamson 2025, was highlighted in the Williamson Scene. Read the full article here. 

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THINKTENNESSEE RELEASES A NEW POLICY BRIEF ON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

Think tank’s research encourages use of anti-displacement strategies for more equitable development in neighborhoods NASHVILLE – When paired with anti-displacement strategies backed by public resources, transit-oriented development (TOD) preserves existing homes, small businesses, and cultural spaces while also increasing the production of new affordable housing options, finds a new policy brief released today by nonpartisan […]

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THINKTENNESSEE RELEASES 2025 STATE OF OUR STATE DASHBOARD

Think tank’s fully interactive web-based dashboard features more than 56,000 data points and a new economic mobility framework for Tennessee NASHVILLE – Released today by nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee, the 2025 State of Our State Dashboard is an interactive tool designed to help decisionmakers, advocates, and the public learn more about policy outcomes in Tennessee. […]

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