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Supporting Working Families,
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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 “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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Coverage in “Q&A with Adriane Harris” (The Contributor)

Adriane Harris, ThinkTennessee‘s Senior Housing Advisor, joined a Q&A with The Contributor to discuss housing trends and challenges in Nashville. You can read the full article here.

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Cited In “Tennessee’s Missing Voters: A State And County Analysis” (Demos | Organize Tennessee)

Demos and Organize Tennessee jointly published a report this month titled, “Tennessee’s Missing Voters: A State and County Analysis.” The report cited ThinkTennessee‘s “State of Our State: Rights Restoration” policy brief, along with our other work on voter engagement and rights restoration. The report delves into the varying trends of voter turnout in Tennessee and […]

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