Category: Economy

Child and Family Poverty in Tennessee

An estimated 278,000 Tennessee children below the age of 18 live in households with incomes below the poverty line.

How Inflation Affects Tennessee’s State & Local Governments

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Inflation raises operating costs at every level of government, but Tennessee’s reliance on sales tax means state revenues may keep up with inflation better than those of local governments.

2020 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties

Tennessee’s Urban Counties Tend to Have Higher Incomes and Less Poverty than Other Parts of the State

On average, Middle Tennessee’s urban counties have the state’s highest education and income and the lowest poverty and uninsured rates.

Stadium Subsidies in Tennessee

Since 2021, state and local officials in Tennessee have committed or proposed $1.8 billion in subsidies for at least 5 pro sports venues.

Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2020

Census Bureau estimates show Tennessee lagged the U.S. on income, poverty, education, and health insurance coverage in 2020.

Covid Recession: Tracking Tennessee’s Economic Recovery To Date

The state’s topline economic measures have largely recovered from COVID-19, but there are serious complications and lingering symptoms.

How Medical Debt Affects Health

Research shows medical debt can affect health outcomes, exacerbate already poor outcomes, and worsen existing health disparities.

2019 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties

Tennesseans with at Least an Associate’s Degree (2015-2019)

Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.