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Why Knox County Schools is losing students despite the population boom

Matthew Harris, an economics professor at the Boyd Center, said both migration and births in the county reflect steady growth. Since 2020, Knox County has grown by about 33,000 residents, with the largest influx in 2022 when 10,000 people moved here....

Lessons from efforts to cut income taxes in Kansas and Tennessee

Don Bruce, the director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, explained that Missouri’s tax revenue portfolio is vastly different from Tennessee’s. “I’m not going to point fingers at Mis...

Nike memo indicates two Memphis warehouses could close

Michael Kofoed, assistant economics professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, said tariffs and fuel prices are hitting Nike’s bottom line. "Traditionally, Nike would just maybe pass that cost on to the consumer,” Kofoed said. “But giv...

900 Miler Club

Erin Hatfield, the communications and events specialist for Haslam's Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, was featured in the UT System magazine for completing the "900 Miler Club," comprised of members who complete every trail in the Grea...

Jeopardy spotlights University of Tennessee professor Michael Yates

Local teaching professor Michael Yates appears on Jeopardy!, recalling his preparation and excitement for the game show.

The Never Normal: Successful Leadership in an Age of Constant Disruption

The real problem isn’t that organizations don’t have resilience plans. It’s that those plans sit on paper, never operationalized, never tested, until the next disruption forces their hand. In this episode of Supply Chain Now’s Never Normal series,...

Deciding Between an Online or On-Campus MBA Program

When deciding between an online and in-person MBA program, students should evaluate their learning style preferences and what type of schedule allows them to complete other responsibilities, such as work and childcare. If they plan to work full time ...

UT’s Summer Studio expands to 20 teams for third year, adds startup and scaleup tracks

For 10 weeks this summer, 20 University of Tennessee student teams gave up their break to build businesses instead. The founders, ranging from sophomores to Ph.D. candidates, filed into the 121 Tech Hub in the Old City each day to work on ventures th...

How supply chain leaders can avoid common AI pitfalls

AI adds the most value in situations where the pace of decision making exceeds human capacity, according to Alan Amling, an assistant professor of practice at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. “The question is not ‘where can we use AI?’ It i...

Why sharing-economy drivers are disengaging—and how platform design can win them back

The broader takeaway for platform leaders is that engagement is a systemic challenge. Decisions about how work is offered, how time is structured and how pay is framed collectively determine whether drivers view the platform as manageable and rewardi...

Tennessee Secretary of State Announces New Records in Business Filings, While Population Growth Stays Strong

“The entrepreneurial spirit in Tennessee really shines through in this record-breaking level of both new entity and annual report filings,” said Dr. Don Bruce, Director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. “It shows that our state c...

Best Credit Cards to Build Credit – Expert Opinions

Do you think a credit card is the best credit-building tool available to consumers? The best? I can’t speak to that, but a credit card is a good way to help build your credit score. Just don’t expect overnight miracles for anything anyone recommen...

25 Years of ‘Vested’: Crafting Effective Relationships With Supply Chain Partners

Tennessee employment falls to lowest level since late 2024 despite steady unemployment rate

Tennessee's latest labor data appears to send conflicting signals. The state's economic analysis for May shows the number of employed Tennesseans fell by more than 30,000 over the past year, dropping to 3.372 million, the lowest since late 2024. ...

Opinion: The maestro exits stage left — lessons from a century of Alan Greenspan

At the Fed, Greenspan demonstrated a disciplined talent for answering questions without revealing too much, believing his credibility depended on sharing only what was necessary. Over nearly two decades at the helm, he guided the country through t...

Best Business Credit Cards for New Businesses – Expert Opinions

How important are credit cards to new business owners? Not as important as cash flow. Entrepreneurs are passionate about their service and product but first need to prioritize sales and cash flow. Profit = permission. Credit cards should be used a...