Experts Target Policy Solutions for UC Housing Next Week
Public officials and community leaders will gather in Cookeville next month to examine the causes of rising home prices and identify local government tools to address the issue. Sycamore Institute President Brian Straessle said next Thursday’s event aims to educate attendees on specific actions county commissions and city governments can take. He said the organization […]
Social Drivers, Chronic Disease Shape Longevity Trends
American life expectancy has reached an all-time high of 79 years, rebounding after the COVID pandemic. Underlying health drivers continue to present challenges for Tennessee residents. Sycamore Institute Executive Vice President Mandy Spears said the calculation of longevity involves analyzing premature deaths across various age groups over specific timeframes. “So life expectancy dropped as a […]
