Accessory dwelling units add density to already existing lots and offer a simple way to add to the housing stock. Yet many local government zoning restrictions have put them out of reach. READ MORE
Beacon’s new brief looks at how local zoning, a multi-tiered building code landscape, and slow permit approvals are making housing more expensive. It also shows where state and local policymakers can remove government barriers to allow for building more homes for Tennesseans. READ MORE
The bottom line is that Tennessee should join 46 other states, including all its southeastern peers, and adopt a property tax cap. READ MORE
Tennessee has a better healthcare future thanks to sound public policy and innovation, not the federal government. READ MORE
Tennessee stands at a critical juncture facing unprecedented demands on the state’s energy infrastructure. By leveraging key opportunities, Tennessee can not only meet its own energy needs but also cement its role as a national model for abundant energy generation. READ MORE
Tennessee is doing well in providing Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities to students, but policymakers should recognize that improvements can be made. READ MORE
If Tennessee wants to protect its residents in all aspects and truly take claim to being a low-tax state, lawmakers should look around the nation and see that we are in the small minority that fails to protect citizens from unjust property tax hikes. READ MORE
In 2020, Beacon released its first-ever City Freedom Index to shed light on the ways taxpayers are impacted by local government policies. Five years and many changed local policies later, the time has come for an update. READ MORE
Simple policy solutions could remove some of the more heavy-handed regulations and improve the ability for educational entrepreneurs to offer more educational options for Tennessee students. READ MORE
The "winner" of the Pork of the Year will be chosen by the people of Tennessee in the January Beacon Poll, and the winner will be announced with the rest of the poll results on Monday, January 6th. READ MORE
With billions going towards expanding wired broadband to the most rural parts of the nation, Beacon looked at the performance and viability of currently active GONs. READ MORE
To further enhance Tennessee's economy, lawmakers should look at implementing additional tax reforms. READ MORE