A child’s reading skills by the end of 3rd grade influence their odds of success in school and beyond — which means these gaps are important for understanding lifelong success.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Income & Poverty in Tennessee
Tennessee saw continued improvements in measures of poverty and median household income last year.
Continue readingChild 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.
Continue readingHow Inflation Affects Tennessee’s State & Local Governments
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.
Continue reading2020 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
On average, Middle Tennessee’s urban counties have the state’s highest education and income and the lowest poverty and uninsured rates.
Continue readingStadium 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.
Continue readingIncome, 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.
Continue readingCovid 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.
Continue readingHow Medical Debt Affects Health
Research shows medical debt can affect health outcomes, exacerbate already poor outcomes, and worsen existing health disparities.
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