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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\, 2226 Bransford Ave\, Nashville\, 37204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rural Housing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on August 18 at 1 pm CT for the Rural Housing Webinar. \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 Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of Tennessee’s rural communities. \nSpeakers\nBlair Brown\, West Tennessee Home Builders Association\nBrooxie Carlton\, Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development\nJosh Suddath\, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning \nRegistration is free\, but required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DCMYLoXvRMiLwH_sh6EEPA
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/rural-housing-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:2026 Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on November 6 for our 3rd annual statewide Policy Summit. The theme this year is Tennessee’s Fiscal Future: Challenges & Opportunities for State & Local Government. \nThis year’s event will explore the emerging fiscal pressures facing Tennessee and states across the country. Participants will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities on the horizon for state and local governments\, examine how other states are responding\, and discuss practical approaches to issues ranging from disaster recovery and federal funding changes to long-term budget sustainability. Join Tennesseans from across the state for a conversation about preparing for what comes next. \nTake part on November 6 at Southwestern Conference Center in Nashville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe Next Fiscal Chapter: The Trends Shaping State Budgets Over the Next Decade\nTennessee’s Fiscal Outlook: Preparing for the Next Budget Challenges\nLocal Fiscal Realities: Meeting Community Needs in a Changing Tennessee\nPaying for the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness\, Recovery\, and Resilience\n\nEarly bird pricing runs through September 25. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? Email Brian Straessle at brian@sycamoretn.org. \nFAQ\nWill breakfast or lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes lunch. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nYes\, guests may park for free in the venue’s spacious on-site parking lot. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Nashville\, 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. \n 
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/2026-policy-summit/
LOCATION:Southwestern Conference Center\, 2451 Atrium Way\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214
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