The Tennessee Department of Correction spent about $907 million on incarceration in FY 2023, and our counties spent an estimated $554 million in FY 2022 to operate local jails.
Continue readingChild Mental Health Programs and Services in Tennessee
Several state agencies and private providers support youth mental health. In general, the state’s largest investments have been made through school health programs, community mental health centers, and TennCare.
Continue reading2022 Census Data on Income & Poverty in Tennessee
Tennessee saw continued increases in income in 2022 while poverty rates held steady. Median household income in the state reached $65,200 last year, meaning half of households had less income and half had more.
Continue reading2022 Census Data on Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
Between 2021 and 2022, Tennessee’s uninsured rate declined overall and across most demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
Continue reading2022 Census Data on Tennesseans’ Education Levels
An estimated 39% of Tennesseans age 25+ had at least an associate’s degree in 2022, and 31% had a bachelor’s or more — both higher than past years but lower than national rates.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget
Compared to current law, Gov. Lee’s budget reflects lower-than-expected tax collections and proposes new spending and tax cuts for FYs 2024-2025 — mostly funded by previously unallocated recurring revenues and a large FY 2023 surplus.
Continue readingTennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2024
As of January 31, 2024, Tennessee had collected about 46% of the $22.7 billion in total budgeted revenue for the current fiscal year.
Continue readingThe Education Freedom Scholarship Act and Private Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has five categories of private schools — each with different accreditation and approval standards and requirements for curriculum, testing, and teacher qualifications.
Continue readingDebt Collection Lawsuits in Davidson and Shelby Counties, TN
We analyzed how creditors use courts to collect consumer debt in each county, the kinds of debts most likely to end up in court, and who is most affected in Davidson and Shelby counties.
Continue readingDebt Collection Lawsuits in Shelby County, TN
About 158,600 debt collection cases were filed in Shelby County civil courts between 2016 and March 2023 — 60% of which were by debt collectors and medical providers.
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