MEDIA

February 5, 2024 10:34AM

Dr. Jeff Schoondyke has been on both the patient and provider sides of the medical world. He understands the needs of his patients and the desires of the providers in his practice to meet those needs. What he doesn’t understand is the burden that the certificate of need (CON) process puts on the provider, making... READ MORE

February 2, 2024 10:33AM

Dr. Dishmon, a cardiologist in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, was denied a certificate of need for an ambulatory surgery center in his community. Over the last 20 years, approximately 1 in 5 healthcare innovations that require CON approval were rejected in the state of Tennessee. As a result, many facilities have never opened their... READ MORE

January 31, 2024 9:39AM

Certificate of need (CON) laws are a regulatory, administrative, and financial burden on community-centered medical practices like Watauga Orthopedics in East Tennessee. Kim Marden shares Watauga’s story in this video and asks the question—are CON laws really necessary in Tennessee? READ MORE

January 26, 2024 2:58PM

As Beacon celebrates our 20th year of fighting for Tennesseans’ freedoms, we will be celebrating our heroes all year long. Debra Nutall is one of those heroes. Debra is an entrepreneur who advocated for the right of hair braiders to earn a living without onerous government restrictions. She continues to be an innovator and trailblazer... READ MORE

January 18, 2024 10:31AM

There’s a monster on the loose, and it’s wreaking havoc on the hard-working families of Tennessee. Its name is UPTI: the Unlimited Property Tax Increase monster. Do your part to vanquish the UPTI monster by visiting CaptheTaxTN.com. READ MORE

March 13, 2023 10:52AM

Roxanne Glass, a single mother in Memphis, is able to send her daughter Nicole to the school of her choice because of the education savings account program. Roxanne says, “she’s going to be great,” and we couldn’t agree more. To learn more and apply for the ESA program to give your child life-changing educational opportunities,... READ MORE

August 9, 2021 4:27PM

In 2018, Mark Janus took on AFSCME, a powerful workers union, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, and he prevailed, protecting workers’ rights to free speech nationwide. Today, he joins Taylor to talk about why it’s important to protect worker freedom, specifically through Right to Work laws. READ MORE

April 21, 2020 4:19PM

Lieutenant Colonel Rob Tomsett of the Tennessee State Guard talks to Taylor about his experience in direct primary care, using telemedicine in the military, and what he thinks health care should look like in the future. READ MORE

December 11, 2019 10:20AM

In light of our new research “Poverty to Prosperity: Reforming Tennessee’s Public Assistance Programs,” Justin sat down with Representative Dan Howell to tell their personal stories and talk about their vision for Tennessee’s public assistance programs. Read the research here: https://www.beacontn.org/poverty-to-prosperity-reforming-tennessees-public-assistance-programs/ READ MORE

February 25, 2019 4:24PM

In order to get a license to braid hair in Tennessee, you must obtain 300 hours of schooling, take a test, and pay a fee to the state. To date, 22 other states do not require a license to braid hair, and numerous states have recently repealed their braiding license. If almost half the states... READ MORE

January 30, 2019 4:40PM

Elisha and Jesse Gaugh live under the same roof but are taking different education paths. This is just one example of the fact that one size does not fit all when it comes to education. Learn more at beacontn.org/ed-choice READ MORE

February 24, 2017 2:42PM

Current Status of Lawsuit: The Beacon Center was victorious as the state legislature repealed the licensing requirement for animal massage. Stowe v. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners The Story Have you ever worried that the government would swoop in one day and take away your livelihood? Or demand you immediately shut down the business you... READ MORE

February 11, 2016 1:58PM

See the benefits of Direct Primary Care in Tennessee and why more freedom in healthcare will help to solve some of our biggest problems. READ MORE

August 8, 2014 5:41PM

In our latest Pork Report video, Justin Owen takes on the "most idiotic project in Nashville's history." READ MORE

August 2, 2014 4:01PM

Our latest Pork Report video features the debacle known as Beale Street Landing, which cost Tennessee taxpayers $33 million with very little return. READ MORE