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It has been a pleasure to attend the 2026 ThinkTennessee Policy Forum in Nashville today. The UT Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs kicked off the event, followed by a panel of mayors from across the state including Mayor Woodby from Carter County.
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ThinkTennessee retweeted
@ThinkTN Policy Forum was well done! Panelists were knowledgeable and I learned some new information today! #Transportationneeds #TNHistory
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Join Tennessee Business Forum and @ThinkTN at Covenant Health Park for a conversation on the future of energy. Hear from representatives from ORNL, KUB, and other leaders in the energy sector.
Register today: bit.ly/4wMuWqf
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A new policy brief from @ThinkTN explores how expanding support for home-based child care providers can help address Tennessee's child care shortage and strengthen the state's workforce. Read it here: bit.ly/4y7GTbC
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30 of Tennessee’s 35 #childcare deserts are #rural. Advocates like @ThinkTN
say expanding home-based childcare, often 33% less expensive, could help meet demand. More info: buff.ly/3XKTzEn
#RuralAmerica #Workforce #EconomicDevelopment
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@ThinkTN's 'State of Our Counties Dashboard' examines economic well-being and opportunity county by county, equipping Tennessee communities and policymakers with data showing where progress is happening, and where they need support. Check it out!
thinktennessee.org/state-of-…
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Applications are open for our Spring 2026 internship program! If you're an undergrad, grad student, or law student interested in public policy, nonprofit management, or communications, consider our spring opportunities. Apply at buff.ly/2t8sUDD. Application deadline 11/7.
ThinkTennessee retweeted
Honored to give the welcome at the 2025 @ThinkTN Policy Forum this morning.
Tennessee has made big strides since 2019—but we’re not stopping. By investing in workforce development, innovation, and infrastructure, we’re continuing to create greater opportunity for Tennesseans and ensuring that we bring the jobs of the future home.
ThinkTennessee retweeted
With a growing economy and household wealth at record highs, why do so many Americans feel left behind? In our newest episode, recorded live at @BassBerrySims in Nashville, Govs. @PhilBredesen and @BillHaslam spoke with Whit Ayres, Founder & President of @NorthStarOpin, Dr. Marianne Wanamaker (@mwanamak), Dean of @UTBakerSchool, and John Lettieri (@LettieriDC), CEO and Co-Founder of @InnovateEconomy, about the gap between economic data and public perception and reforms policymakers could implement to better meet economic demands.
Listen to the conversation at #TheBakerSchool's website: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…. Special thanks to @ThinkTN, @SycamoreTN, and @BeaconTN for helping make this episode possible!
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United Way of the Mid-South hosted Think Tennessee's Civic Leaders Luncheon. Thanks to Erin Hafkenschiel, Think TN President, and her team for an outstanding presentation and discussion.
UWMS is proud to partner as we support working families.
#CommunityPartners
ThinkTennessee retweeted
Registration is open for @ThinkTN's first-ever policy forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Music City Center in Nashville. Civic leaders, experts and community members will engage in meaningful dialogue around many pressing issues facing Tennesseans. Join us!
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Next at CIVIQ from Chattanooga Design Studio: @ThinkTN's Erin Hafkenschiel on "Transit And Mobility: Lessons Learned From Nashville."
Listen to Erin - & the Studio's Eric Myers - on Thu 6/05's talk at @chattlibary on @WUTC_FM's @scenicroots423: ow.ly/rbKu50W4wZG
ThinkTennessee retweeted
HIRING: Research Director at ThinkTN! Seeking a passionate, data-driven leader to be responsible for producing high-quality research in support of our policy objectives. Nashville-based, hybrid schedule, 5+ years exp preferred. Applications due 6/12. buff.ly/78niIwd
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2025 Legislative Session Summary from @ThinkTN thinktennessee.org/blog/2025…
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Reminder: All episodes of This is Nashville are available at thisisnashville[dot]org and through our podcast feed. Thank you for listening!
Sponsored by @musiccityprepclinic.
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Did you know that commute time directly affects the odds of overcoming poverty? The two are interconnected, as @ehafkenschiel, President of ThinkTennessee, describes.
Learn more about Nashville's determinants of health: nashvillehealth.org/determin…
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At the Outlook Williamson event on Tuesday, ThinkTennessee's president gave data and research based updates on where Williamson County ranks among other counties in several key areas
williamsonscene.com/news/out…
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We are under way @williamson_inc #outlookwilliamson packed house this morning with a great lineup of presentations. First up is @ThinkTN which has great data for Tennessee and our county.
ThinkTennessee retweeted
Erin Hafkenschiel of @ThinkTN is bringing the data points. Sharing highlights of the county and taking a deep dive on two important issues. Transportation and housing. #outlookwilliamson
