Edward Burch Explains How Tennessee's Zero Income Tax Fuels Business Growth and Why Missouri Could See the Same Boom

The Marc Cox Morning Show · Jul 22, 2026 · 6m

Longtime friend and Tennessee economic development veteran Edward Burch joins to make the real-world case for Amendment 5. Drawing on seven years recruiting businesses to relocate to Tennessee, Burch breaks down how eliminating the state income tax became one of the biggest selling points for companies and workers alike — boosting take-home pay, driving local spending, and helping fund a $2 billion rainy day fund. He pushes back on the argument that Missouri lacks Tennessee's tourism draw, pointing to St. Louis, Kansas City, and the Ozarks as major economic assets in their own right. A…