Study Shows Fewer Uninsured Children in Tennessee
The UT Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research finds that the uninsured rate for Tennessee children declined for the second straight year.
Business Leaders Survey: Inflation Woes Still Alive but Beginning to Ease
Views on inflation are beginning to soften as many state business leaders believe Tennessee’s economy is on a much better trajectory than the nation’s.
Bill Fox Named Special Advisor to the Chancellor
After 27 years at the helm of UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, Bill Fox is stepping down to serve as special advisor to the chancellor. He will provide economic analysis to inform the areas of budget and finance, workforce development, corporate engagement and public policy.
Tennessee Could Gain a Million New Residents by 2040
Tennessee could grow by nearly a million people over the next 20 years to reach a total population of 7.87 million by 2040.
Haslam College of Business Receives $3 Million Gift from Boyd Foundation
A $3 million gift to the Haslam College of Business will create two distinguished professorships and expand the existing Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research Endowment.
Survey: Inflation, Labor Force Top Issues Among Tennessee Business Leaders
Inflation and labor force issues are top concerns for Tennessee business leaders, according to the most recent survey by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.
Strong Consumer Spending Lifts Tennessee GDP to Prepandemic Levels
The Boyd Center report examines the long-term economic outlook for Tennessee as well as the results of the 2020 census.
TennCare Study Finds Fewer Children are Uninsured as COVID-19 Pandemic Eases
Affordability continues to be the top reason for failing to obtain health insurance in 2021, but the percentage of uninsured children decreases.
2020 Census Data: Tennessee Population Topping 6.9 Million
According to US Census Bureau data analyzed by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT, Tennessee ranked as the 16th most populous state in the nation, up one position from 2010.
TennCare Study: High Satisfaction and Low Uninsured Rates for Children
The percentage of uninsured children in Tennessee in 2020 remained low at 2.8 percent, according to a new study by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Survey: Business Leaders Upbeat about Tennessee’s Economy Despite COVID-19
The Tennessee Business Leaders Survey shows that respondents credit Tennessee’s positive outlook largely to stronger business investment and better government leadership.
Report: Tennessee Showing Signs of Economic Recovery
Positive economic growth is expected over the next year for Tennessee, although it may be rocky and somewhat sporadic as the state digs out of the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s economic forecast is explored in a report released by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.