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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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Cascade's Sophie Ray (5) and Community's Addison Prince (8) battle for the ball in the first half of Tuesday's district semifinal.

Lady Champs Come Back to Beat Viqueens in ‘Battle Of Bedford’ and Advance to District Championship

The Cascade Lady Champions overcame conceding an early second half goal to beat the visiting Community Viqueens, 3-1, in the District 9-A semifinal to punch their ticket to the Region 5-A tournament.
The Cascade Lady Champions after defeating the Huntland Hornets to win the District 9-A title.

Late Comstock Heroics Wins District Title For Lady Champs

It took nearly 75 heart-stopping minutes, but in the end the Cascade Lady Champions found a way past the Huntland Hornets, 1-0, to repeat as District 9-A Champions on Thursday night. 
High School Sports
It took nearly 75 heart-stopping minutes, but in the end the Cascade Lady Champions found a way past the Huntland Hornets, 1-0, to repeat as District 9-A Champions on Thursday night. 
The Cascade Champions struggled to get the offense going on the road in Chapel Hill against the Forrest Rockets on Friday night, falling 48-0 in extreme weather conditions to begin Region 5-2A play. 
The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles took care of the visiting Franklin County Rebels, 42-0, on Thursday night to pick up their second region win of the season.  
The Cascade Lady Champions’ Golf team made program history on Monday after winning the team Region Championship for the first time at Ross Creek Landings. 
The Cascade Lady Champions held on late to beat the Community Viqueens 2-1 in Unionville on Tuesday night to complete the regular season sweep in the ‘Battle of Bedford’. 
College sports
SAM DOUGHTON'S NOTEBOOK: MTSU Soccer and Volleyball return for quartet of home games this weekend
MT Athletics' Sam Doughton's Weekly Notebook for September 30th.
Big Mistakes cost Blue Raiders against Blue Devils
On Saturday night in Floyd Stadium, the way Middle Tennessee football lost 45-17 to Duke was seemingly as simple as it could be.
Omari Kelly (1) scored both of MTSU's touchdowns against WKU on Saturday night.
Redzone woes stall Blue Raiders in loss to Hilltoppers
Middle Tennessee football found success late, but not enough early, falling behind in the first half to Western Kentucky in an eventual 49-21 loss at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nick Vattiato (11) finished 21/33 for 209 yards and 1 INT through the air at Ole Miss on Saturday.
Blue Raiders Fall at No. 6 Ole Miss for First Loss of 2024
Middle Tennessee football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, falling 52-3 to No. 6 Ole Miss.
Frank Peasant (3, blue) dives into the end zone for the game-winning TD vs Tennessee Tech with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Peasant finished with 10 carries for 49 yards and 2 TDs on Saturday night.
More Than 10 Years Later, The Dark Clouds Didn’t Linger For Derek Mason
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won in heart-stopping fashion, 32-25, in their season-opener against rival Tennessee Tech after a more than two-hour weather delay in Murfreesboro on Saturday night.
College sports
Adri Rhoda (6) is aiming to win C-USA Player of the Year after a First Team All-Conference selection last season.

“We’re Right There, And We Are Ready” – MTSU Volleyball Pushing For NCAA Tournament Berth This Season

Coming off the program’s first 20-win season since 2011, MTSU is looking to punch that NCAA Tournament ticket for the first time in 14 years.

MTSU Women’s Golf Sets 2024-25 Fall Tournament Slate

The Middle Tennessee women's golf program has released its fall slate of tournaments for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Lauren Giesecke's first fall campaign features two in-state tournaments and …
Sports - Column
Comments from Uruguay's manager, Marcelo Biesla, following their penalty shootout victory over Brazil last week sparked intense discussion about the state of the sport of soccer.
Other local news

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.

New local business-Brewery Of Books!

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

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Ole!

2 Residents Speak Out on Barksdale Lane ReZoning at Council Meeting

After months, Council finally votes no on the rezoning of the Barksdale Lane area.
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 …

Racism, by any other name, is just as perverse

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines racism as, "Racism, noun, a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent …
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