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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System wrapped up the 2024 fiscal year with a 10.06% investment return, well exceeding the plan’s 6.75% assumed rate of return. The annual earnings represent over $6.2 billion in new investment income added to the portfolio in a single year. The TCRS portfolio value stood at $69.4 billion, as of June 30, 2024. TCRS paid $3.28 billion in benefits in FY24 to 161,993 retirees across the state, 92% of whom remain in Tennessee. The retirement benefits paid by TCRS have an economic impact in all 95 counties. “Our plan’s success is a combination of sound financial management and the support of our Governor and General Assembly, which consistently ensures the plan is fully funded every year,” said State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. “The Tennessee Department of Treasury strives to be good stewards of the state’s financial resources. This $6.2 billion in investment income is evidence of our commitment to both active and retired members of the TCRS pension plan.” For every $100 paid today in retirement benefits, $68 comes from investment earnings. Tennessee Treasury Investments Division, led by Chief Investment Officer Michael Brakebill, manages the majority of assets for TCRS internally, helping to save significantly on investment costs by using an in-house staff of investment professionals with extensive education, professional training, and certifications. This team includes members with substantial institutional investor experience in both the public and private sectors. The TCRS portfolio is structured to be a naturally conservative fund and is widely diversified to minimize risk. “The 2024 performance for TCRS was very satisfying in an oddly challenging marketplace,” Mr. Brakebill said. “Our broadly diversified investment portfolio was able to capture significant benefits from this extraordinary period while still maintaining substantial risk control.” Last year, Tennessee was ranked the No. 1 lowest total unfunded pension liabilities per capita in a 2023 report by the Center for State Fiscal Reform, part of the American Legislative Exchange Council. The report examined the burden of all 50 state pensions’ unfunded liabilities on every man, woman, and child in their respective state. Tennessee’s well-funded pension plan provides a monthly retirement benefit to retirees across the state without liability on its citizens.
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(from left to right) Coach Bankston, Tatyana Greene, Anna Clanton, and Sara Hall pictured after winning the program's first every state championship on Tuesday.

Lady Champs Golf Wins Program's First Ever State Championship

After day two of competition, the Cascade Lady Champions have won the program’s first ever TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Championship on Tuesday afternoon in Sevierville over second-place Stewart County ...
Robert Bailey (31) celebrates following one his of three rushing TDs against Spring Hill on Friday. He ran for over 150 yards on just 16 carries.

Golden Eagles Dominate At Spring Hill

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles came out of their bye week on the road at Spring Hill and dominated the Raiders from start to finish, 54-7, on Friday night. 
High School Sports
The Community Viqueens overcame an early deficit by winning three straight sets to complete the season series sweep of the Cascade Lady Champions in the season’s final “Battle of Bedford” in the District 8-AA Semifinal, 3-1, on Tuesday night in Unionville.
The Cascade Champions fell to the visiting Monterey Wildcats in their final non-region game of the 2024 season, 42-0, on Friday night.
College sports
Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak after winning the ITA Ohio Valley doubles championship on Monday.
MTSU Men’s Tennis Doubles Wins ITA Ohio Valley Regional
Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak triumphed over Tennessee's Alejandro Moreno and Alex Kotzen to claim the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Doubles title on Monday.
Middle Tennessee State University’s Linden Palmer (9), a senior from Lebanon, Tenn., and MTSU ice hockey team captain, president and winger, lets out a scream during a game last season.
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For Linden Palmer, Middle Tennessee State University’s ice hockey team captain, president and winger, ice hockey is more than a hobby.  His involvement with the growing non-varsity sport club has allowed him to make connections with country music artist and MTSU alum Michael Hardy, known professionally as HARDY...
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Byard, Hayes to be recognized Tuesday night for CUSA Hall of Fame
Byard and Hayes (posthumously) will be recognized during the first quarter of MTSU's game against Kennesaw State Tuesday night.
Nick Vattiato scrambles against LA Tech on Thursday night.
Blue Raiders Fall to LA Tech in First CUSA Road Contest of 2024 season
Middle Tennessee football struggled defensively on Thursday night at Joe Aillet Stadium, allowing seven touchdown drives in a 48-21 loss to Louisiana Tech in Conference USA play.  
College sports
Middle Tennessee State University’s Linden Palmer (9), a senior from Lebanon, Tenn., and MTSU ice hockey team captain, president and winger, lets out a scream during a game last season.

MTSU Ice Hockey Captain Discusses Season, Music Artist Connections, Goals

For Linden Palmer, Middle Tennessee State University’s ice hockey team captain, president and winger, ice hockey is more than a hobby.  His involvement with the growing non-varsity sport club has allowed him to make connections with country music artist and MTSU alum Michael Hardy, known professionally as HARDY...

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MTSU report: State housing market shows mix of progress, emerging challenges

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With continued rising home prices and an emerging trend of fewer closings in some areas of the state during the second quarter of the year, Tennessee’s housing market presents mixed signals heading into the fall, according to the latest statewide report from Middle Tennessee State University.

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Brewery of Books held a soft opening this week at its Lane Parkway location.

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From the opinion pages
Columns & Editorials

Spine surgery doesn't have to be scary

Being told that you are a candidate for spine surgery by your provider can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Where We Stand

As more groups and unofficial organizations emerge in our community in hopes of taking an active role in our upcoming local elections, we would like to clearly and definitively share our views and …
Letters

Letter to Editor: July 18, 2024

Dear Editor: The attempted assassination of former president Trump on Saturday while at a political rally in Pennsylvania ended with Trump slightly wounded and tragically a civilian attendee killed …

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