Takeaways from the Beacon Poll

59%
On the heels of the 2025 legislative session where his landmark universal Education Freedom Act was passed by the legislature, Governor Bill Lee is officially the most popular politician in the state, with 59% of registered voters approving of his job performance, while only 34% disapprove.
Politics
51%
As rumors swirl about Marsha Blackburn’s potential run for governor in 2026, her overall approval rating stands at 51%, while 38% disapprove (+13%). She enjoys strong support among Republicans (+66%), but her numbers among Democrats (-57%) and Independents (-18%) show room for improvement.
Politics
61%
If a constitutional amendment to ban a statewide property tax is presented on the ballot, 61% of Tennesseans would vote for it, while only 19% would oppose. Banning statewide property taxes is popular among all groups, including Democrats (+28%).
Taxes
30%
While Tennessee is celebrated as the home of country music, rock music actually leads in popularity, with 30% of Tennesseans choosing it as their favorite genre of music. It’s followed closely by country music at 26%.
Culture
56%
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Tennesseans is only +16 points, with 58% approving and 42% disapproving.
Politics
50%
Regarding the U.S. Department of Education, 50% of Tennesseans want it eliminated with funding returned to the states, while 37% oppose that action. Interestingly, despite a majority wanting it abolished, a small plurality have a favorable opinion of the department (+3%).
Education

Public Opinion Polling Results

59% of Tennesseans approve of the job Governor Bill Lee is doing, while 34% disapprove.

POLITICS

58% of Tennesseans approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, with 42% disapproving.

POLITICS

51% of Tennesseans approve of Senator Marsha Blackburn’s job performance, while 38% disapprove.

POLITICS

Policy Polling Results: State Issues

If the constitutional amendment to ban a statewide property tax is placed on the ballot, 61% of Tennesseans would vote for it, while only 19% would not.

TAXES

54% of Tennesseans support a proposal that would require any regulation with an economic impact of over $1 million to be approved by the state legislature before taking effect, while 18% oppose it.

POLITICS

50% of Tennesseans support eliminating the U. S. Department of Education and returning funding and decision-making to the states, and 37% oppose it.

EDUCATION

Culture Polling Results

What genre of music is Tennesseans’ favorite?

Culture
Rock
30%
Country
26%
Pop
10%
Rap
8%
R&B
8%

Methodology

  • Online poll of 1,200 registered voters in Tennessee
  • Only respondents who passed our data quality checks were included in the final results and compensated for participating.
  • Sampling was stratified by demographics and geography.
  • Results were weighted by demographics, party, geography, and behavioral measures to properly reflect the profile of the state.
  • Estimated margin of error: +/- 2.77%
  • Fieldwork: April 8 to April 23, 2025
  • Due to weighting and rounding, percentages may not always total exactly 100%.

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