The Tennessean has a great explanation – coupled with video illustrations – of the failed TNInvestco program that has to date cost Tennessee taxpayers nearly $195 million. This failure earned the program a rebuke by the Comptroller today. This is one of those “we told you so” moments Beacon often has about government programs. Perhaps next time they will listen…
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