Collaboration is Key for Faculty Combating Substance Misuse
UT’s Substance Misuse Community of Scholars is a collective of researchers working diligently to address opioid use disorder and its impact on the lives of Tennesseans.
UT Boyd Center Surveys Tennessee Business Leaders on Economy, COVID-19
Tennessee business leaders expect the state’s economy to improve more quickly than the nation’s over the next year, according to a new survey conducted by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Report: Driverless Cars will Reshape Tennessee Economy, Everyday Life
Big changes are in store for Tennesseans over the next decade, according to a new study.
2019 Population Estimates Show Continued Growth in Tennessee, Southeastern States
New population estimates show Tennessee still is the 16th most populous state, but it’s now within 63,000 people of 15th-ranked Massachusetts.
Report: Tennessee Economic Growth Continues in 2020, but Expected to Slow
Strong economic growth in Tennessee and the United States is expected to continue for the 10th straight year in 2020, although that growth will keep slowing as it did in 2019.
Boyd Center Population Projections: Gains in Middle Tennessee, More Seniors
One in five Tennesseans will be 65 or older by 2040 and the state’s population is estimated to grow by more than 1 million people during that same period, according to the 2018–2070 population projections released this week by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research in the Haslam College of Business.
Census 2020: UT Expert Answers Questions about the Upcoming Count
The US census will take place on April 1, 2020, and a UT expert says it’s important for everyone—including college students—to be counted.
Study: Uninsured Up Slightly in Tennessee, but TennCare Satisfaction High
Affordability continues to be a major hindrance to obtaining health insurance as the percentage of Tennesseans without coverage increased this year, according to a new report by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.
UT Expert LeAnn Luna: Tips for Cashing in on Tax-Free Weekend
Tennessee’s tax-free weekend is just a few days away, and UT taxation expert LeAnn Luna offers some advice to help you spot a good deal—and know when it might be more prudent to wait for a regular store sale.
Boyd Center to Study Impact of New $6.2M Knox Promise Initiative
The new Knox Promise initiative announced last week will provide additional financial and coaching support to help students succeed in college, and UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research will study the effects of the new pilot program.
2018 Population Data Shows State’s Fastest-Growing Cities, Counties Are Mid-State
Middle Tennessee is booming according to US Census Bureau city and county population data recently analyzed by the Tennessee State Data Center, which operates out of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Researchin UT’s Haslam College of Business.
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.