Are you aware that Tennessee’s 30 largest cities spend more than $1.4 million a year to hire private lobbyists to advocate for bigger government at the state Capitol in Nashville? That doesn’t even include the state’s remaining cities, 95 counties, 147 school districts, and nearly 200 public utility districts, many of which also hire their own lobbyists. Many…
In each poll, we ask if Tennesseeans are satisfied with how things are going in K-12 education: In February 2026’s focus groups, participants weighed in on how they feel about K-12 education in Tennessee. What about you? Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with how things are going in K-12 education? Drop a comment and let…
We took to the streets and asked people their thoughts on the property taxes that have made it difficult for people to live—and live well—in Tennessee. Check out what they had to say.
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