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SUMMARY:Statewide Criminal Justice Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Sycamore Institute invites you to participate in a half-day criminal justice policy forum. This event will cover new systems and opportunities in criminal justice data in Tennessee\, how the state pays for incarceration\, and state policy developments and implications on public safety in Tennessee. \nLearn more and register for the event: tncriminaljusticeforum.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/tn-criminal-justice-forum/
LOCATION:Belmont University\, 1900 Belmont Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Connection: FY 26 Budget in Brief
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute for a 1-hour overview of the Budget in Brief\, explaining the proposed FY 2026 budget. Sycamore’s research team will give a presentation offering an overview of the budget\, explaining where the dollars come from and where they go. After the presentation\, there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \nWhile the Zoom event is free and open to the public\, registration is required. Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N4SgvXGNTBymsQ_FCe-54Q
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/fy-26-budget/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T213258Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee's Housing Challenges: Findings & Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on Zoom to hear our latest housing findings and share your input on what we should explore next. \n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/community-connection-housing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040942
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SUMMARY:The Sycamore Institute's 2025 Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on May 8th for our 2nd Annual Forum. This year’s theme is Together Tennessee: Sharing a Future When We Disagree. \nThis year’s luncheon will feature a timely and urgent conversation on the keys to living—and thriving—in a world where friends\, neighbors\, and strangers profoundly disagree. In addition to being in a room full of Tennessee’s movers and shakers\, native Tennesseans Samar Ali\, Matt Marshall\, and Marianne Wanamaker will explore how productive disagreement helps us build a shared future together. \nJoin us on May 8 at City Winery in Nashville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nReserve Your Seats \n\nEvent Sponsors\nGenius Sponsor \n \nBrilliant Sponsors \n \nIntelligent Sponsors \n \nSmart Sponsors \nAllianceBernstein\nBelmont University\nBlack Creek Chattanooga\nBridge Public Affairs\nCarter Malone Group\nCoeo Strategies\nCommunity Foundation of Greater Chattanooga\nGreater Jackson Chamber of Commerce\nHolland & Knight\nJigsaw\nLipscomb University College of Leadership and Public Service\nNashville Area Chamber of Commerce\nPinnacle Financial Partners\nTennessee Commission on Children & Youth\nTennessee Development District Association\nTennessee Hospital Association \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Email Amy Goode at amy@sycamoretn.org. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nHave a question about attendance\, parking\, hotels\, or another question? Read our FAQs. \n\n 
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/2025-annual-forum/
LOCATION:City Winery\, 609 Lafayette St\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T163000
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SUMMARY:Housing Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on September 18th for our statewide Policy Summit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters\, how it got so expensive\, and the federal\, state\, and local policies shaping the market. Join Tennesseans from across the state to engage in solutions-focused conversation about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities statewide.\n\n\n  \nJoin us on September 18 at Emerson Hall in Nashville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee.\n  \nPanels will include: \n  \n\nStructural Change: The Levers and Limits of Housing Policy\n\nLaurel Graefe\, former Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank executive\nMaggie Riden\, Fahe\nJohn Zeanah\, City of Memphis\nBrian Straessle\, the Sycamore Institute (moderator)\n\n\nPermit or Prevent? Local Tools That Shape Housing\n\nGem Bell\, Civic leader\, Brownsville\nJamie Hollin\, Land Use and Zoning Lawyer\nRollin Horton\, Nashville Metro Council\nMandy Spears\, the Sycamore Institute (moderator)\n\n\nStacked for Impact: How Affordable Housing Deals Get Done\n\nJoshua Haston\, LDG Development\nHanneke van Deursen\, City of Chattanooga\nMatt Wiltshire\, Pathway Lending\nDhathri Chunduru\, Tennessee Housing Development Agency (moderator)\n\n\nQuick Builds: Case Studies of Innovation and Impact\n\nBrooxie Carlton\, Tennessee Economic and Community Development\nMaeghan Jones\, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n \n \n \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Email Brian Straessle at brian@sycamoretn.org. \n\nFAQ\nWill breakfast or lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a buffet lunch. The meal will include salad\, pulled pork\, chicken\, mac & cheese\, and seasoned vegetables. Coffee and tea will be served in the morning. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nYes\, parking is available\, and each attendee will have access to complimentary valet service. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Nashville\, TN. A virtual option will not be offered. \nI am attending from out of town; is there a hotel block?\nYes\, we have a discount with The Gallatin\, which neighbors the venue. Use code “sycamore” for a discount off of stays between September 17-21. Note: enter the code before searching for available rooms. \nI am interested in volunteering for this event.\nPlease email info@sycamoretn.org for more information about volunteering. \nI have a different question.\nPlease email us at info@sycamoretn.org and a member of our staff will be happy to help. \n 
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/housing-policy-summit/
LOCATION:Emerson Hall\, 2512 Gallatin Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal Focus: Potential Changes for Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute for an overview of current and potential shifts in federal support\, how these changes could affect each of Tennessee’s 95 counties\, and more contextual information about how the federal and state budget processes work together.  This virtual event features a 60-minute presentation\, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with the presenters. \nWhile the Zoom event is free and open to the public\, registration is required. Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82873193293 \nNote: If you haven’t registered yet\, the Zoom link will take you to a free registration page. If you’ve already registered\, the meeting will open automatically. \n 
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/federal-funding-changes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Regional Housing Policy Summit: Jackson
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Sycamore Institute and the Southwest Tennessee Development District on February 20 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Jackson. \nThis event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters\, how it got so expensive\, and the federal\, state\, and local policies shaping the market. Join West Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in West Tennessee. \nPanel:  Built or Blocked? How Local Decisions Shape Housing\nBlair Brown\, West Tennessee Home Builders Association\nRachel Powers Selbe\, Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development\nJosh Suddath\, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning\nModerator: Brian Straessle\, The Sycamore Institute \nTake part on February 20 at the Southwest Development District in Jackson as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nPurchase Tickets\nFAQ\nWhen is this event?\nThis event is on February 20\, 2026\, from 11am-1pm Central Time. \nWill lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a boxed lunch. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nThere is free parking across the street\, located at 117 N Highland\, Jackson\, TN. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Jackson\, TN. A virtual option will not be offered. \nI am interested in volunteering for this event.\nPlease email info@sycamoretn.org for more information about volunteering. \nI have a different question.\nPlease email us at info@sycamoretn.org and a member of our staff will be happy to help.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/jacksonhousingsummit/
LOCATION:Southwest Development District\, 102 E College St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Connection: FY 27 Budget in Brief
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute for a 1-hour overview of the Budget in Brief\, explaining the proposed FY 2027 budget. Sycamore’s research team will give a presentation offering an overview of the budget\, explaining where the dollars come from and where they go. After the presentation\, there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \nWhile the Zoom event is free and open to the public\, registration is required. Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nZfGRjxlTOmghVvFSFvX4A \nNote: If you haven’t registered yet\, the Zoom link will take you to a free registration page. If you’ve already registered\, the meeting will open automatically.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/fy-27-budget/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000
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SUMMARY:Regional Housing Policy Summit: Tri-Cities
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Sycamore Institute and the First Tennessee Development District on March 3 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Tri-Cities. \nThis luncheon will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters\, how it got so expensive\, and the federal\, state\, and local policies shaping the market. Join Northeast Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in Northeast Tennessee. \nSpeakers:\nPanel 1: Built or Blocked? How Local Decisions Shape Housing \nShane Abraham\, Universal Development and Construction\nSara Patenaude\, Reinvestment Fund\nJosh Suddath\, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning\nModerator: Brian Straessle\, The Sycamore Institute \nPanel 2: From Recovery to Rebuilding: Housing After Disaster\nAllen Hawk\, Area Office Operations-Housing\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Rural Development\nLarry Potter\, Mayor of Johnson County\, Tennessee\nSherry Trent\, Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation\nModerator: Katie Moore\, Tennessee Housing Development Agency \nTake part on March 3 at the Langston Centre in Johnson City as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nPurchase Tickets\nFAQ\nWhen is this event?\nThis event is March 3\, 2026\, from 10am-1pm Eastern Time. \nWill lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a boxed lunch. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nThere is free on-site and street parking at the venue. We encourage guests to carpool together if possible. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Johnson City\, TN. A virtual option will not be offered. \nI have a different question.\nPlease email us at info@sycamoretn.org and a member of our staff will be happy to help.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/tricitieshousingsummit/
LOCATION:Langston Centre\, 315 Elm St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T200141Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Sycamore Institute and the Upper Cumberland Development District on March 5 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville. \nThis event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters\, how it got so expensive\, and the federal\, state\, and local policies shaping the market. Join Middle Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in Middle Tennessee. \nSpeakers:\nChad Gilbert\, Cookeville City Council & Putnam Properties\nSara Patenaude\, Reinvestment Fund\nBrian Straessle\, The Sycamore Institute\nJosh Suddath\, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning \nTake part on March 5 at the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nFAQ\nWhen is this event?\nThis event is on March 5\, 2026\, from 11am-1pm Central Time. \nWill lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a boxed lunch. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nThere is free parking on-site. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Cookeville\, TN. A virtual option will not be offered. \nI am interested in volunteering for this event.\nPlease email info@sycamoretn.org for more information about volunteering. \nI have a different question.\nPlease email us at info@sycamoretn.org and a member of our staff will be happy to help.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/cookevillehousingsummit/
LOCATION:Upper Cumberland Development District\, 1104 England Dr.\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Sycamore Institute on May 13th for our 3rd Annual Forum. This year’s theme is Feeds\, Filters\, and the Future: How Information Shapes Public Life in Tennessee. \nAs the Sycamore Institute marks its 10-year anniversary\, this year’s Annual Forum creates space to step back from our many policy debates and examine a force shaping them all: how people get information. \nFrom personalized feeds to the loss of local news\, the media environment is transforming quickly—with real consequences for public life. This year’s Forum will unpack these shifts and what they mean for how communities engage\, how issues are understood\, how public life functions\, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. \nJoin us on May 13 at Geodis Park in Nashville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nReserve Your Seats  \nThank you to our generous sponsors. \nBrilliant Sponsor \n \nIntelligent Sponsors \n \nSmart Sponsors \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Email Brian Straessle at brian@sycamoretn.org. \n  \nFAQ\nWhen is this event?\nThis event is on May 13\, 2026\, from 11am-1pm Central Time. \nWill lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a buffet lunch. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nThere is free parking on-site. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Nashville\, TN. \nI can no longer attend.\nTickets may be transferred to another guest. Please email info@sycamoretn.org for more information. \nI am interested in volunteering for this event.\nPlease email info@sycamoretn.org for more information about volunteering.
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/2026-annual-forum/
LOCATION:Geodis Park\, 501 Benton Ave\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States
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