Tax season is right around the corner! Boyd Center director Don Bruce shared his thoughts with WalletHub recently. Read what he had to say about tax rates and audits: wallethub.com/blog/tax-surve…

Davy Crockett and Smokey dropped by the Boyd Center today! They brought us donuts as a thank-you to our team for reaching 100% participation in this year’s #BigOrangeFamily campaign at UT Knoxville 🍊 Learn more about giving to UT at utk.edu/family

At the HEMAC Partner Convening, we'll take a close look at new research from UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research at UT Knoxville on the decline in young men going to college. Following their presentation, Marianne Wanamaker, Dean of Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, will facilitate a Q&A with the Boyd Center team.

Thank you to our speakers & panelists from Yes& | Lipman Hearne, Belmont University, UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research, & American Institute for Boys and Men for sharing their insights this afternoon about trends in men going to college, what's driving their decision-making process, and effective recruitment strategies.

Great to present our UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research research on trends in male enrollment in higher education at the first Higher Education Male Achievement Collaborative convening with college administrators. Neat to present alongside Richard V. Reeves and David French.

It was great to see you, Donde Plowman and Randy Boyd at the UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research Tennessee Business Leaders Dinner. It was interesting to learn from those driving our economy in Nashville and discuss current events facing our country and the Volunteer State!

We always look forward to this annual gathering of state business leaders! It gives us a deeper look into the Tennessee economy, beyond what we learn in our biannual survey. Business leaders who want to contribute through our surveys can sign up here: tiny.utk.edu/business_survey

Our spring newsletter is here! Inside you'll find: ➡️ Birth rates are at the highest point since 2008 ➡️ Which Tennessee county experienced the highest population decline in the U.S. ➡️ Which counties are growing the fastest in Tennessee Read more: conta.cc/4jQyVeQ

"Walmart's going to be able to absorb some of it because it has huge cash reserves," the Boyd Center's Mike Kofoed said. "It still has big volume. People still are going to shop at Walmart because its next best alternative is Target."

The City of Knoxville proposed a sales tax increase, and Boyd Center director Don Bruce told Compass Knox it appears well thought out. “Knoxville is absolutely cooking right now. If you've been here for longer than a few years, you've seen the trajectory.”compassknox.com/2025/05/23/cit…

Boyd Center professor Michael Kofoed was on the Sutherland Institute podcast "Defending Ideas" last week to discuss the data behind why fewer young men are pursuing higher education.

The summer newsletter is out! Click through to read about: - How many Tennesseans work outdoors in the summer heat - A new population estimates program & how it changes state-shared revenue distribution - A first look at Census 2030 operations And more: conta.cc/40OfY5H

“We want the labor market churn, because what we would be seeing then is folks getting promotions or better-paying jobs,” UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research's Michael Kofoed told Kayla Precht at WATE 6 On Your Side. “That would create spots for a new college grad to enter the labor market.” wate.com/news/local-new…

The Boyd Center's Celeste Carruthers went on Marketplace earlier this week to discuss the U.S. economy and the job market. Listen here: marketplace.org/story/2025/09/…

The Boyd Center's Celeste Carruthers will represent UT Knoxville at the 2025 Emerging School Models Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School. She will join the Sept. 25 panel, "From classroom to career: Measuring the success of CTE programs." Register: bit.ly/44KyI8p

All of our Boyd Center professors hold joint appointments in the economics department as well. We are proud that they are not only informing public policy through Boyd Center research in economics, education, health and taxes, but also going above and beyond to teach students!

The federal government shutdown impacts all types of data users since statistical agency websites go dark. But there are alternatives to putting your research on hold. tnsdc.utk.edu/2025/09/30/nav…

Tennessee Reconnect is delivering real results for adult learners! A new study from UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research shows: • Reconnectors finish college at MUCH higher rates than adults who go it alone. • After graduating, their incomes grow faster than those without a Navigator. 🔗in comments

Tennessee Reconnect is delivering real results for adult learners. Investing in people expands opportunity and strengthens Tennessee’s future. Thanks to the advisors and coaches guiding adult learners, and to UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research for highlighting this impact.

The Boyd Center's survey of TennCare recipients found record-high satisfaction among enrollees, with 97% satisfied with coverage. Our study also finds 7% to 9.1% of Tennesseans are uninsured, down from last year’s estimate of 7.6% to 9.6%. Read more: news.utk.edu/2025/11/25/ut-…