Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Tennessee's Public Infrastructure Needs Continue to Grow—Now Stand at $34.2 Billion

NASHVILLE – According to a new report released by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), Tennessee needs at least $34.2 billion of public infrastructure improvements to be in some stage of development during the five-year period of 2007-2012.
 
While this report was being produced, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 created a number of stimulus funding programs for public infrastructure. Estimates from the Office of the Tennessee Recovery Act Management put Tennessee’s share of funds for infrastructure at around $686 million. These programs were a response to continued concerns about funding infrastructure needs and are intended to help preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery. 

Senator Mark Norris Elected Chairman of TACIR

NASHVILLE—Senator Mark Norris was elected as Chairman of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) at their January 27, 2009 meeting.

TACIR’s “Forum on Tennessee’s Future” Identifies the State’s Ten Greatest Challenges

NASHVILLE — The Forum on Tennessee’s Future, a group of ten public and private sector leaders convened by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), met in Nashville, Wednesday, October 22, to discuss the challenges Tennessee faces as policy makers look to improve the state’s competitive edge and enhance the quality of life for all current and future residents.

Tennessee Growth Concentrated in a Few Regions

NASHVILLE – A new report by the staff of a state research group reports that several key measures of demographic and economic strength that have long been concentrated in a small number of Tennessee’s counties are becoming even more concentrated. 

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