2024: Tennessee’s estate and gift taxes collections were down, changing by 90.9% from the previous year
Out of the $24.2 billion in total tax revenue collected by Tennessee in 2024, $7,000 came from estate and gift taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $77,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
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VA home loan issuance in Tennessee increases by 29.4% in 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 17,763 home loans totaling $6.6 billion in Tennessee during fiscal year 2025, 4,034 more than were issued in 2024.
American Federation for Children announces research on Florida school choice cost-effectiveness
The American Federation for Children released research showing Florida’s school choice policies are significantly more cost-effective than increased public spending.
Tennessee listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Volunteer State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Tennessee is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
NFIB appoints Mike Miller as chair of Tennessee Leadership Council
Mike Miller, owner of Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar & Patio in East Memphis, has been named chairman of the statewide Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Tennessee.
NFIB honors Bo Carey with Small Business Champion award
Bo Carey, president of Greer’s Home Furnishings in Loudon, has received the Small Business Champion award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Hagerty urges end to DHS shutdown amid heightened security concerns
United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) addressed the Senate, urging his colleagues to resolve the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
Analysis: Tennessee among 29 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Volunteer State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Tennessee is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
American Federation for Children supports expansion of Tennessee education scholarship program
The American Federation for Children (AFC) has expressed support for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s recent call to expand the state’s Education Freedom Scholarship Program.