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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

ThinkTennessee Hosts First-Ever Mayors’ Roundtable on Housing and Infrastructure

On April 9th, ThinkTennessee had the privilege of convening mayors and planning staff from eight cities for a special roundtable discussion on housing and infrastructure challenges in Tennessee.  Seven Tennessee mayors participated in the initiative, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell of Nashville, Mayor Indya Kincannon of Knoxville, Mayor Paul Young of Memphis, Mayor Ken Moore of […]

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Coverage in “TN desperately needs more housing. Why would lawmakers sabotage a good solution? | Opinion” (The Tennessean)

Research from ThinkTennessee’s policy brief, Breaking Ground: Local Tools for Housing and Infrastructure, was featured in a recent opinion article by The Tennessean. Read the full story here. 

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Coverage in “Outlook Williamson Highlights Solutions to Economic Challenges” (Williamson Herald)

ThinkTennessee President Erin Hafkenschiel discusses Williamson County’s women’s workforce participation and wage gap challenges in a recent article by the Williamson Herald. Read it here. 

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