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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 “Report: Tennessee voter turnout trends upward, lags behind other states” (Nashville Post)

ThinkTennessee‘s new After Action Report was featured in an article by The Nashville Post discussing key takeaways from Tennessee’s 2024 election cycle, including factors such as voter experience and voter choice. You can read the full article here.

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REPORT FINDS POSITIVE ELECTION TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEEPER VOTER ENGAGEMENT IN TENNESSEE

Think tank’s analysis details voter turnout, choice, and experience in Tennessee’s 2024 election cycle NASHVILLE – The voter turnout rate in November 2024 was lower than record-breaking 2020 but higher than the two previous presidential cycles in 2016 and 2012, finds a new report by nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee. The report analyzes Tennessee’s 2024 election […]

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Coverage in “Next At CIVIQ: Erin Hafkenschiel On “Transit And Mobility” (WUTC)

Ahead of her talk on “Transit and Mobility: Lessons Learned From Nashville,” ThinkTennessee President Erin Hafkenschiel appeared on WUTC to discuss dedicated transit funding, shared transportation history, and how workforce, transit, and quality of life are all connected. Listen here.

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