High Rates of Opioid Prescriptions May Be Linked to Poor Labor Force Participation
Prescription opioids may be negatively affecting labor force participation and unemployment nationwide.
Vol Court Speaker Series, Pitch Competition Kicks Off January 30
UT students, faculty, and staff, along with members of the local community, are encouraged to pitch their business ideas at Vol Court, a semiannual pitch competition and speaker series.
Tennessee Population Total Tops 6.77 Million in 2018
New estimates from the US Census Bureau show Tennessee remained the nation’s 16th most populous state for the third year in a row in 2018.
Report: Tennessee Economy Expected to See Continued Growth in 2019
UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research released their 2019 economic report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee, which includes a special section examining federal tax cuts and tariffs.
Boyd Venture Challenge Awards Funding to UT Student Startups
Three businesses owned by students at UT were awarded a total of $25,000 in the fall 2018 Boyd Venture Challenge.
Spring Hill, Nashville Metro Lead State in Fastest-Growing Areas
The Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station communities showed the highest growth in the state, according to five-year estimates released by the US Census Bureau.
Quantum Lock Wins Fall 2018 Vol Court Pitch Competition
A smart lock with increased security technology won the top prize at this semester’s Vol Court Pitch Competition.
Chairman of White House Council of Economic Advisers to Speak at Knoxville Economics Forum
Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin A. Hassett will speak at the Knoxville Economics Forum in downtown Knoxville later this month, organized by the Department of Economics.
GSCI Study Seeks to Redefine Supply Chain Integration
In its latest white paper, the Global Supply Chain Institute suggests solutions may be found in redefining the concept of supply chain integration.
Boyd Center Study: Tennessee’s Uninsured Rate Up Slightly
A new report released by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research shows Tennessee’s overall uninsured rate is now at 6.7 percent, an increase from 6.1 percent in 2017.
Baker Center Brief Offers Recommendations for TVA
A new policy brief from the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy offers insight into the changes facing the electricity industry and five recommendations how the Tennessee Valley Authority can position itself for the future.
Culinary Program Partners on Temporary Cook Training Program
Chef Greg Eisele, director of UT’s Culinary and Catering Program, and the Smoky Mountain Chapter of the American Culinary Federation are launching a temporary kitchen staffing service, the Fundamental Cooks Program.