UT Launches Institute for the Future of Business to Address AI, Tech Changes in Business and Education
The new initiative connects business leaders, students and researchers to promote technological fluency, all while focusing on human potential.
More Than Half of Tennessee Employers Absorbing Higher Fuel Costs
A survey from UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research shows 47 percent of employers have raised prices to offset fuel costs.
Tennessee Employers Use AI To Complement Workers; Tariff Effects Linger
Most Tennessee business leaders surveyed believed the chance of recession was low and were optimistic about the state’s economy.
Boyd Center’s 2026 Economic Outlook for Tennessee Shows Positive but Slow Growth
Consumer spending could help keep Tennessee’s economic growth positive over the near term.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Turning Student Business Dreams into Reality
At UT, a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is equipping student entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to start their own companies.
Business Leaders Concerned About Inflation but Optimistic About Tennessee
Despite a pessimistic outlook on the U.S. economy, business leaders remain optimistic about Tennessee’s business climate.