The Conversation: What Makes a True Santa Is Inside – And Comes With the Red Suit
For some professional Santas, it’s especially important that they look and feel like Santa to experience a sense of purpose in their work.
UT Study Finds High Satisfaction Among TennCare Enrollees, Fewer Uninsured Tennesseans
A new study by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research shows record high levels of satisfaction among TennCare enrollees in 2025.
The Conversation: Why Higher Tariffs on Canadian Lumber May Not Be Enough To Stimulate Long-Term Investments in US Forestry
The U.S. has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Tennessee Business Leaders Feel Tariff Impact but Stay Optimistic About Economy
Most Tennessee business leaders think the state’s economy has a better outlook than the national economy over the next year.
Haslam College of Business Launches Podcast with Global Business Icons
CEOs, founders and innovators join host Monica Langley for unfiltered conversations on “Office Hours: Business Edition.”
The Conversation: Misspelled Names May Give Brands a Lyft — if the Spelling Isn’t Too Weird
Consumers don’t mind when companies use misspelled words as their brand names, as long as the alterations aren’t too extreme and the misspelling makes sense.
The Conversation: Tomato Trade Dispute Between the US and Mexico Is Boiling Over Again – with 21% Tariffs Due in July
This tussle over tomatoes began in the 1990s when growth in tomato imports from Mexico prompted U.S. producers to ask if they were being sold at unfairly low prices.
The Conversation: Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Spell Trouble for Distilled Spirits
The U.S. imports far more distilled spirits than it exports – five times as much by value, as of 2024.
UT Study Finds Tax Cuts, Inflation Control Top Priorities for Tennessee Business Leaders
The Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research conducted the survey between Jan. 8 and 31, gathering responses from business leaders across the state.
The Conversation: Five Super Bowl Commercials That Deserve Places in the Advertising Hall of Shame
There’s a lot of pressure to get things right when creating an advertisement during the Super Bowl.
Study Shows Record High Satisfaction Among TennCare Enrollees
In a new survey from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, 96% of TennCare recipients reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program.
Boyd Center Report Shows Tennessee’s Economy to Surpass US Growth in 2025
Jobs are expected to grow faster in Tennessee than in the U.S. in 2025 in many sectors, including natural resources, mining and construction.