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Registration is now open for ThinkTN's 2025 Policy Forum "Driving Tennessee's Prosperity" on Sept. 30 in Nashville.
Early bird pricing available for a limited time! buff.ly/tbKoGx9
#ThinkTNPolicyForum
Early bird pricing available for a limited time! buff.ly/tbKoGx9
#ThinkTNPolicyForum
📣 Calling all residents of TN's 7th Congressional District -- have you made a plan to vote? Early voting for the Special Election starts TODAY November 12 until November 26, with Election Day on December 2.
Find information on polling locations, dates, and times at govotetn.gov.
Find information on polling locations, dates, and times at govotetn.gov.
November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣 Calling all residents of TN's 7th Congressional District -- have you made a plan to vote? Early voting for the Special Election starts TODAY November 12 until November 26, with Election Day on December 2.
Find information on polling locations, dates, and times at govotetn.gov.
Find information on polling locations, dates, and times at govotetn.gov.
One year from today, Tennesseans will head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. Our latest blog post highlights what we can expect to see and the potential challenges that could affect voter turnout: buff.ly/nZYTNev
November 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
One year from today, Tennesseans will head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. Our latest blog post highlights what we can expect to see and the potential challenges that could affect voter turnout: buff.ly/nZYTNev
To keep pace with its growing auto manufacturing industry, Tennessee must confront a critical workforce training gap by making strategic investments that prepare its workforce for these high-skill, high-wage careers. Read our latest blog post for more:
The Road Ahead: Steering Tennessee’s Auto Manufacturing Growth and Workforce Challenges | Think Tennessee
Tennessee is home to several of the nation's leading manufacturing firms, helping to make the state’s manufacturing sector the second-largest contributor
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October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
To keep pace with its growing auto manufacturing industry, Tennessee must confront a critical workforce training gap by making strategic investments that prepare its workforce for these high-skill, high-wage careers. Read our latest blog post for more:
In Nov. 2024, 66% of Nashville voters approved the city’s transportation improvement plan. But funding is only the first step to success – our latest report dives into lessons from Austin, Indianapolis & Phoenix to guide Nashville's next steps toward a world-class transit system.💡 buff.ly/L4C8pCB
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In Nov. 2024, 66% of Nashville voters approved the city’s transportation improvement plan. But funding is only the first step to success – our latest report dives into lessons from Austin, Indianapolis & Phoenix to guide Nashville's next steps toward a world-class transit system.💡 buff.ly/L4C8pCB
Applications are open for our Spring 2026 internship program! If you're an undergrad, grad student, or law student interested in public policy, nonprofit management, or communications, consider our spring opportunities. Apply at buff.ly/2t8sUDD. Application deadline 11/7.
October 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Applications are open for our Spring 2026 internship program! If you're an undergrad, grad student, or law student interested in public policy, nonprofit management, or communications, consider our spring opportunities. Apply at buff.ly/2t8sUDD. Application deadline 11/7.
Last Tuesday, nearly 400 Tennesseans joined us from across the state for our first-ever Policy Forum: Driving Tennessee’s Prosperity! From housing & child care to transportation & workforce development, the message was clear: our future depends on collaboration, innovation, and action.
October 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last Tuesday, nearly 400 Tennesseans joined us from across the state for our first-ever Policy Forum: Driving Tennessee’s Prosperity! From housing & child care to transportation & workforce development, the message was clear: our future depends on collaboration, innovation, and action.
Franklin voters – save the date(s) for your municipal election! Make sure you’re registered to vote by September 29. Visit buff.ly/rxp2P1v for voter registration forms, polling locations, and sample ballots.
September 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Franklin voters – save the date(s) for your municipal election! Make sure you’re registered to vote by September 29. Visit buff.ly/rxp2P1v for voter registration forms, polling locations, and sample ballots.
We're thrilled to introduce the experts joining us for the housing panel at the ThinkTN Policy Forum on Sept. 30! Stay tuned for more speaker announcements soon! Early Bird ticket prices END TONIGHT (Sept. 5), so register now to secure your ticket: buff.ly/Vb9xV5s
September 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We're thrilled to introduce the experts joining us for the housing panel at the ThinkTN Policy Forum on Sept. 30! Stay tuned for more speaker announcements soon! Early Bird ticket prices END TONIGHT (Sept. 5), so register now to secure your ticket: buff.ly/Vb9xV5s
ThinkTN is seeking a Director of Strategy & Development to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in fundraising, operations, & organizational leadership. Application deadline is Sept. 25. Learn more: buff.ly/9D4fDIu.
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ThinkTN is seeking a Director of Strategy & Development to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in fundraising, operations, & organizational leadership. Application deadline is Sept. 25. Learn more: buff.ly/9D4fDIu.
New speakers added! Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, business leaders Janelle Reilly & Ralph Schulz, and Mayors Gary Davis & Craig Fitzhugh join our Policy Forum speaker lineup. Check out the rest of our agenda and purchase your early bird tickets: buff.ly/khez26Z
August 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New speakers added! Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, business leaders Janelle Reilly & Ralph Schulz, and Mayors Gary Davis & Craig Fitzhugh join our Policy Forum speaker lineup. Check out the rest of our agenda and purchase your early bird tickets: buff.ly/khez26Z
We're excited to introduce our new Research Director, Chris Candelaria! With extensive experience from Vanderbilt University and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Chris will lead research projects for both our Working Families and Strengthening Democracy initiatives. Welcome, Chris!
August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We're excited to introduce our new Research Director, Chris Candelaria! With extensive experience from Vanderbilt University and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Chris will lead research projects for both our Working Families and Strengthening Democracy initiatives. Welcome, Chris!
The National Housing Crisis Task Force, convened by Accelerator for America and Drexel University, has released its State and Local Housing Action Plan to boost and support the housing ecosystem. 15 tools across land, capital, construction, regulation & governance: buff.ly/GwJOZ80
August 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The National Housing Crisis Task Force, convened by Accelerator for America and Drexel University, has released its State and Local Housing Action Plan to boost and support the housing ecosystem. 15 tools across land, capital, construction, regulation & governance: buff.ly/GwJOZ80
One year from today, Tennesseans will vote in primary elections to choose party candidates for governor, all 9 U.S. House, 1 U.S. Senator, all 99 state House, and 16 state Senate seats. Our latest blog analyzes what we can expect based on historical trends. buff.ly/4WcCrLM
August 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One year from today, Tennesseans will vote in primary elections to choose party candidates for governor, all 9 U.S. House, 1 U.S. Senator, all 99 state House, and 16 state Senate seats. Our latest blog analyzes what we can expect based on historical trends. buff.ly/4WcCrLM
Lexington, TN residents – save these dates for your upcoming municipal election! The deadline to register to vote is August 12. Visit hendersoncoec.com for more information.
August 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Lexington, TN residents – save these dates for your upcoming municipal election! The deadline to register to vote is August 12. Visit hendersoncoec.com for more information.
To take a short break from a busy summer, the ThinkTN team recently toured the Tennessee State Museum! We had a great time exploring the museum’s extensive collection showcasing our state’s rich history. Thank you to the Tennessee State Museum for hosting us!
August 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To take a short break from a busy summer, the ThinkTN team recently toured the Tennessee State Museum! We had a great time exploring the museum’s extensive collection showcasing our state’s rich history. Thank you to the Tennessee State Museum for hosting us!
Speaker announcement! Business leaders Bill Dunavant III & Matt Kisber, former Governors Bredesen & Haslam, and Mayor Ken Moore join our Policy Forum panels on economy, bipartisan leadership & regional growth. More announcements coming! Early bird tickets available buff.ly/eJPduQ4
July 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Speaker announcement! Business leaders Bill Dunavant III & Matt Kisber, former Governors Bredesen & Haslam, and Mayor Ken Moore join our Policy Forum panels on economy, bipartisan leadership & regional growth. More announcements coming! Early bird tickets available buff.ly/eJPduQ4
Last week, ThinkTN traveled to West Tennessee to meet with community leaders & regional partners in Memphis & Jackson. Grateful to UW Mid-South & MidSouth Development District for hosting and our local board members for productive conversations about regional priorities!
July 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Last week, ThinkTN traveled to West Tennessee to meet with community leaders & regional partners in Memphis & Jackson. Grateful to UW Mid-South & MidSouth Development District for hosting and our local board members for productive conversations about regional priorities!
Knoxville residents – save these dates! The deadline for voter registration for the primary election is Monday, July 28th. Visit buff.ly/tAkygrM for polling locations, sample ballots, and voter ID info.
#KnoxVotes
#KnoxVotes
July 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Knoxville residents – save these dates! The deadline for voter registration for the primary election is Monday, July 28th. Visit buff.ly/tAkygrM for polling locations, sample ballots, and voter ID info.
#KnoxVotes
#KnoxVotes
A new movement called YIGBY (Yes in God's Backyard) seeks to create 800k+ housing units on unused land owned by churches & religious groups. @Forbes.com discusses how 2.6 million acres of faith-based land can be used for affordable housing:
Church-Owned Land Could Help Fill Affordability Gap
The need for affordable housing is driving efforts to partner with churches and religious-based organizations to utilize available church-owned land
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July 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A new movement called YIGBY (Yes in God's Backyard) seeks to create 800k+ housing units on unused land owned by churches & religious groups. @Forbes.com discusses how 2.6 million acres of faith-based land can be used for affordable housing:
The ThinkTN office will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a great (and safe) weekend!
July 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The ThinkTN office will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a great (and safe) weekend!
Check out @nashvillepost.com's coverage of our After Action Report analyzing Tennessee's 2024 election cycle. Article by @julianneakers.bsky.social
Report: Tennessee voter turnout trends upward, lags behind other states
Davidson County among lowest turnout rates in state for 2024
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July 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check out @nashvillepost.com's coverage of our After Action Report analyzing Tennessee's 2024 election cycle. Article by @julianneakers.bsky.social
It's July 1st - several laws from this year's legislative session take effect today! Flip through the slides for highlights & read our full #TNLeg summary on our website for more insights into 2025's bills.
#TNLeg #votingrightsrestoration #childcare #transportation #paidfamilyleave
#TNLeg #votingrightsrestoration #childcare #transportation #paidfamilyleave
July 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's July 1st - several laws from this year's legislative session take effect today! Flip through the slides for highlights & read our full #TNLeg summary on our website for more insights into 2025's bills.
#TNLeg #votingrightsrestoration #childcare #transportation #paidfamilyleave
#TNLeg #votingrightsrestoration #childcare #transportation #paidfamilyleave
Reposted by ThinkTennessee
While Tennessee voter turnout saw a decrease in the 2024 election cycle compared to 2020, the state’s voter engagement is following an upward trend overall, according to a new report from @thinktn.bsky.social.
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/ele...
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/ele...
Report: Tennessee voter turnout trends upward, lags behind other states
Davidson County among lowest turnout rates in state for 2024
www.nashvillepost.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
While Tennessee voter turnout saw a decrease in the 2024 election cycle compared to 2020, the state’s voter engagement is following an upward trend overall, according to a new report from @thinktn.bsky.social.
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/ele...
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/ele...
Reposted by ThinkTennessee
Registration is open for @thinktn.bsky.social's first-ever policy forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Music City Center in Nashville. Civic leaders, experts and community members will engage in meaningful dialogue around some of the most pressing issues facing Tennesseans today. Join us!
2025 ThinkTennessee Policy Forum
ThinkTN's policy forum will bring together leaders, advocates & community members to engage in meaningful dialogue around TN's most pressing policy issues.
events.humanitix.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Registration is open for @thinktn.bsky.social's first-ever policy forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Music City Center in Nashville. Civic leaders, experts and community members will engage in meaningful dialogue around some of the most pressing issues facing Tennesseans today. Join us!
July is #NationalParksandRecreationMonth! ThinkTN’s research shows that Tennesseans suffer from some of the highest rates of chronic diseases in the country. Making time for outdoor physical activities can be extremely beneficial in combating these illnesses.
July 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
July is #NationalParksandRecreationMonth! ThinkTN’s research shows that Tennesseans suffer from some of the highest rates of chronic diseases in the country. Making time for outdoor physical activities can be extremely beneficial in combating these illnesses.