Empowering Voters,
Supporting Working Families,
Moving Tennessee Forward
Supporting Working Families,
Moving Tennessee Forward
Our Priorities
Empowering all Tennesseans to be civically engaged and trust in a transparent and effective state and local government.
Building economic security by ensuring all Tennesseans can earn enough to support themselves and their families, afford their basic household expenses, and build their savings rather than fall into debt.
Providing relevant best practices and accessible research to help Tennessee leaders make informed decisions and drive positive change in our state.
Research // News
Tennessee is home to several of the nation’s leading manufacturing firms, helping to make the state’s manufacturing sector the second-largest contributor to both GDP and employment. The industry generates over $70 billion in manufacturing value-added output – about 14.8% of the state’s GDP – and employs 362,480 residents, representing 12.7% of all private sector jobs. […]
Think tank’s report draws lessons from Austin, Indianapolis, and Phoenix to guide Nashville’s next steps toward a world-class transit system NASHVILLE – Nearly one year after Nashville voters overwhelmingly approved the Choose How You Move transportation improvement plan, nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee has released a new research report—From Referendum to Reality: Leadership, Trust, and Transit […]
Speakers, panelists, and conversations from ThinkTennessee‘s inaugural Policy Forum were featured in a recent article by The Tennessean. Read the full article here.
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Tennessee needs data-driven, evidence-based ideas that will give more Tennesseans a voice in the decisions that shape their lives and ensure our economy works for everyone. Through research, engagement, 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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