Justin Owen

Education is personal. Every family wants the best for their kids, and school choice is how every kid gets what they need. School leaders like Kevin Cline are taking up that challenge. Thank you, Kevin, and thank you to everyone who stands with leaders like him.

Let’s get this straight: Nashville’s mayor and Metro Council hike property taxes, then pretend they'll solve business owners' problems with... an incentive fund? Tennesseans need protection from local property tax hikes. Now. @FOXNashville fox17.com/fox-17-investigate… @JustinDOwen

DID YOU KNOW Knox County matches or outperforms Nashville-Davidson County on core services while spending and borrowing less? Read more —> beacontn.org/a-tale-of-two-l…

Sarah Fagerburg, a Johnson City mother of nine, opened a school in her garage when she couldn’t find the right fit for her kids. The school has grown, rented a space, and registered as a private school. But state rules are getting in her way. Tennessee dictates when, where, and how private schools must teach, leaving school founders little room to try anything new. Today, we filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Read about it here 👇 beacontn.org/fagerburg

Raising taxes in Tennessee: 🛒 Sales tax → cap with a referendum 🚗 Wheel tax → two-thirds votes by the county commission or a referendum 🏠 Property tax → ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Time to put guardrails on the tax that falls on your home. beacontn.org/shoppers-get-a-…

We’re excited to announce our latest policy brief, published in partnership with @intheblacktn, "Taxing 9 to 5: What Does the Research Say About Property Tax Caps?" Property taxes in Tennessee are escalating every year. A cap on how much these taxes can increase puts money back in Tennesseans' pockets and keeps government spending under control. But the exact type of cap Tennessee puts into place matters. Read the brief here 👇 beacontn.org/taxing-9-to-5-w…

Dolly Parton was one of a kind. No one handed her an empire; she built it herself. And along the way, her generosity touched millions of lives. Tennessee doesn't just claim Dolly—we celebrate her. Happy #DollyPartonDay! 🦋

One number they left out… $15 million. That’s how much the Puerto Rico STOLE from the Clemente family. SCOTUS now has a chance to make the Puerto Rican government pay. We are proud to represent the Clementes in this case. Read about it here 👉🏻 beacontn.org/fighting-back-a…

🤖🧠💻 If you have concerns about artificial intelligence, you're not alone. A solid majority (58%) of Tennesseans use AI multiple times a week. As a result of this familiarity, most Tennesseans approve of the public having access to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. At the same time, however, the latest Beacon Poll shows that people are more concerned about the negative impacts of AI than about the possibilities it creates. As policymakers at the state and local levels attempt to grapple with AI, they should know that their constituents’ views are more nuanced than they might otherwise be led to believe. Read more by @JustinDOwen here 👇 tennsight.com/just-the-facts…

OUT NOW: The results of the August 2026 Beacon Poll are here! A few takeaways... 🗳 In the race for governor, Senator Marsha Blackburn leads Democrat Jerri Green 55% to 34% among likely voters, a 21-point lead. 🇺🇸 For the first time in the history of the Beacon Poll, President Trump’s job approval in Tennessee has gone underwater. Just 48% of voters approve of the job he is doing, and 51% disapprove. 💻 Among Tennesseans who are currently employed, a third (33%) are concerned that AI could eliminate their own job within the next five years, while 65% are not concerned. 🏈 Nashville hosting the 2030 Super Bowl is one of the most unifying findings in the entire poll, with 83% of Tennesseans thinking it will be a good thing for Nashville and the state, while just 11% think it will be bad. See it all here 👉 tennsight.com/polls/august-2…

📣📣📣 Did everyone hear @CSexton25? He said capping property taxes... ✅ Is a bipartisan issue ✅ Protects taxpayers ✅ Will be a "number one" priority next session We agree and definitely like the sound of that! fox17.com/news/local/dozens-…

🏡💸 LET'S TALK PROPERTY TAXES 🏡💸 Catch @JustinDOwen on @mattmurphyshow on Wednesday, August 19, at 4 PM, talking about all things property taxes in Tennessee. Listen live at 997wtn.com/