Impartial, data-driven research and policy insights for a thriving Tennessee
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To better understand what influences the health of Tennesseans, we must consider people’s lives in a larger context. The Sycamore Institute’s County Health Profiles provide a snapshot of health outcomes and the drivers of population health in all 95 Tennessee counties.
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Beyond Rates: Property Tax Capacity and Effort in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Youth Mental Health in Tennessee: Eight Opportunities for Additional Action
Why Housing Matters for Tennessee
Tennessee County Health Profiles
Childcare in Tennessee
Explore Federal Funding in Tennessee
Opioid Settlement Funds in Tennessee
National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism
Federal Safety Net Programs in Tennessee
A Glossary of Key Budget Terms
Summary of Tennessee’s FY 2025 Enacted Budget
Tennessee Ranks 37th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Academic Achievement Improves, Health Metrics Decline
2024 Census Data on Education, Income, Health Insurance, and Housing in Tennessee
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2026 Recommended Budget
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