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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

IMPROVEMENTS TO TENNESSEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WOULD GIVE STUDENTS FLEXIBILITY, HELP MORE EARN CREDENTIALS

New policy brief finds cost a barrier to creating more credentialed workers in Tennessee NASHVILLE – Tennessee needs more middle-skill workers, but attaining an associate degree or technical certificate is a challenge for many Tennesseans, finds a new policy brief released today by ThinkTennessee and Tennessee Skills Coalition. The brief includes data on the state’s […]

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Coverage in “Tennessee’s voter turnout history prompts coalition action amid ongoing local elections” (WTVC)

Research from ThinkTennessee‘s 2022 Election After Action Report was referenced in a recent story by WTVC – News Channel 9. Read or watch the full story here.

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Coverage in “Tennessee think tank recommends development taxes and land banks to address housing needs” (WBIR)

ThinkTennessee‘s policy brief Breaking Ground: Local Tools for Housing and Infrastructure was featured in a recent story by WBIR. Read or watch the full story here.

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