Note: This was first published as a newsletter to our email subscribers. Be the first to see new content like this by signing up for emails! It’s October, and early voting in Tennessee is well ...

Criminal justice and public safety in Tennessee involve numerous state and local entities—from lawmakers and law enforcement agencies to county jails and state prisons. Tennessee’s crime rates rose ...

Basic needs in Tennessee cost significantly more than federal poverty thresholds. Incomes and the costs of some basic needs in Tennessee have increased faster than inflation since 2019. Rates of ...

State and local zoning and building policies affect nearly every aspect of housing development and can affect the supply and cost of homes available to meet Tennessee’s growing demand. State law gives ...

This year, the Tennessee General Assembly will consider expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program. Governor Lee’s proposed FY 2027 budget includes $304 million to double the number of ...

A dashboard providing data on income, poverty, education, health insurance coverage, and housing, categorized by state House and Senate districts.

Housing is a necessity, and has grown increasingly expensive in Tennessee over the last decade. Much of this was driven by increased demand and diminished supply. Financing for housing developments ...

A rainy day fund is one tool that helps state policymakers smooth out the ups and downs of the economic cycle. Rainy day funds allow states to set money aside when revenues are strong and/or demands ...

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data in September 2025 on income, poverty, education, housing status, and health insurance coverage from 2024. (1) These metrics paint a picture of the social and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 9, 2025) — Tennessee ranks 37th in overall child well-being, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey ...

President Trump and Congress are actively engaged in decisions and discussions that influence the direction and distribution of federal funding. To help Tennesseans navigate this period of uncertainty ...