Category: Taxes

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2023

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker - September 2022

Tennessee collected $408 million more tax revenue than lawmakers budgeted for the first two months of FY 2023.

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2022

Tennessee finished FY 2022 with a $1.6 billion unbudgeted surplus after collecting 28% more tax revenue than lawmakers initially budgeted.

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.

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2021

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker - Final 2021

Tennessee collected 21% more tax revenue in FY 2021 than lawmakers initially budgeted, giving the state a $2.1 billion unbudgeted surplus.

Tennessee May Have an Extra $3 Billion to Budget this Year

Tennessee collected far more tax revenue than expected over the last year, leaving Gov. Lee and state lawmakers with a lot of money to allocate.

Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2020

Despite the onset of a recession, Tennessee collected about $396 million (or 2%) more tax revenue in FY 2020 than originally budgeted for the fiscal year

How Big Is Tennessee’s Revenue Drop Going to Be?

Projections for Tennessee’s Budget Shortfall Range from $1 Billion to $2.5 Billion over Two Years

Four economists gave their best estimates of how the coronavirus pandemic will affect state tax revenue in the current and next fiscal years.

Which Tennessee Counties Might See the Largest Drop in Sales Tax Revenue?

As the coronavirus’ economic toll grows, the Great Recession offers clues for how falling sales tax revenues will affect county budgets.

How State Policy Shapes Local Governance in Tennessee

Tennessee’s local governments often have the most impact on our daily lives, but state policies frequently shape their options, decisions, and priorities.