Join the Beacon Center for a timely discussion on Tennessee’s growing housing affordability crisis and how local regulations, permitting delays, and property rights issues are making it harder for Tennesseans to find and afford a place to live.
We’ll be joined by a panel of experts offering legal, policy, and real-world perspectives:
- Jim Burling, Pacific Legal Foundation
- John Sheley, Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee
- Ben Stormes, Beacon Center of Tennessee
- Jason Edmonds, Beacon Center of Tennessee
Topics will include the following:
- What’s driving Tennessee’s housing shortage and rising prices
- How red tape, permitting delays, and local fees affect builders and buyers
- Legal battles over infrastructure charges, including Beacon’s stormwater lawsuit
- A statewide property tax cap proposal to protect homeowners
WHEN: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at noon CT
WHERE: On Zoom. Click here to register, and be sure to submit your questions for our panelists ahead of time!
There will also be time for live Q&A with our panelists. We’ll close with a look at how you can get involved in the conversation at both the state and local levels.
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, builder, or simply concerned about rising costs, this conversation is for you.