Tennessee’s diversifying, aging population presents important opportunities and challenges. Pragmatic policymakers will take these changes into account when planning for our state’s future.
ThinkTennessee’s report, Our Changing State, uses demographic data and projections from 1980 through 2060 to highlight four trends transforming Tennessee’s population. The report draws on data from States of Change: Demographics and Democracy, a collaborative effort of three national think tanks that span the ideological spectrum. Our Changing State holds important insights about how the answer to the question, “who are Tennesseans?” will change in the decades to come.
For more about Our Changing State and to read the full report, click here.