The May 2026 Beacon Poll asked Tennesseans whether it should be easier to permit and build new nuclear plants — 54% said yes, 32% said no.

Read the commentary here.

80%
of Tennesseans are extremely unhappy with the conditions of their local roads, saying roads need some maintenance or significant repair.
May 2026 Poll
82%
of Tennesseans believe that employees should be able to choose whether or not they want to join a union and pay dues.
January 2026 Poll
90%
of voters agree that there should be a limit on how much localities can raise property taxes each year with voter approval for any increase above that limit.
January 2026 Poll

In February 2026’s focus groups, participants weighed in on how they feel about K-12 education in Tennessee. 

See more from the focus groups here.

Property Tax Concerns

August 2025 Poll

When property taxes increase, Tennesseans are most worried about:

Less money for other expenses
35%
Higher monthly housing costs
29%
Impact on retirement or fixed income
19%

In the May 2026 focus groups, we asked participants about the infrastructure where they live and work. It’s no secret that Tennessee is rapidly growing. Do you believe your community has the infrastructure to keep up? See what your fellow Tennesseans have to say in this round of focus groups.

78%
of voters believe there should be a variety of options for educating K-12 students, while just 18% believe all K-12 students should be required to attend traditional public schools.
May 2026 Poll

The January 2026 Beacon Poll asked whether workers should be forced to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment, and 82% said workers should be free to choose. 

Read the commentary here.

Where Tennesseans Stand on Voter ID

May 2026 Poll

The measure is almost universally supported by Republicans (+93%), but it also has solid support among Democrats (+44%) and Independents (+64%).

Support requiring voter ID to vote in elections.
84%
Oppose requiring voter ID to vote in elections.
13%
54%
of voters believe that bike lanes installed within existing roadways in their city or area are a worthwhile investment.
January 2025 Poll
59%
of Tennesseans oppose allowing driverless cars to operate in Nashville.
November 2025 Poll

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