As of February 28, 2023, Tennessee had collected about 61% of the $19.5 billion in total budgeted revenue for the current fiscal year.
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6 Facts About Road Funding in Tennessee
Tennessee’s ability to fund road construction and maintenance faces pressures from all sides.
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Tennessee finished FY 2022 with a $1.6 billion unbudgeted surplus after collecting 28% more tax revenue than lawmakers initially budgeted.
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 readingTennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2021
Tennessee collected 21% more tax revenue in FY 2021 than lawmakers initially budgeted, giving the state a $2.1 billion unbudgeted surplus.
Continue readingTennessee 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.
Continue readingTennessee 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
Continue readingHow Big Is Tennessee’s Revenue Drop Going to Be?
Four economists gave their best estimates of how the coronavirus pandemic will affect state tax revenue in the current and next fiscal years.
Continue readingWhich 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.
Continue readingHow 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.
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