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New Dashboard Guides Rural Health Decisions in Tennessee

3/28/2026

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The Tennessee Livability Indicators Dashboard, developed by East Tennessee State University's Center for Rural Health and Research, helps policymakers understand rural counties.
It covers more than 60 topics, including economic development and healthcare access, to identify resource needs and inform decisions.
With 78 of Tennessee's 95 counties rural, the dashboard guides federal Rural Health Transformation grants, and researchers hope it will serve as a model for other states.

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The Tennessee Livability Indicators Dashboard, developed by East Tennessee State University's Center for Rural Health and Research, helps policymakers understand rural counties.
It covers more than 60 topics, including economic development and healthcare access, to identify resource needs and inform decisions.
With 78 of Tennessee's 95 counties rural, the dashboard guides federal Rural Health Transformation grants, and researchers hope it will serve as a model for other states.