‘Precariously Positive’

State GDP chart

Amid uncertainty caused by federal policies, UT’s Boyd Center projects slow growth for Tennessee’s economy in the coming years.

Power Poll: Trump Policies Hit Home

White House photo collage.

A majority of Knoxville Power Poll respondents have a gloomy outlook on how the administration’s economic policies would affect local businesses and institutions.

Out of Alignment

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A UT survey found that Tennessee business leaders’ priorities don’t uniformly line up with the Trump administration’s economic policies.

The Power of Population Growth

Tennessee Net Migration Chart

An influx of new residents is driving much of the state’s economic activity, according to UT’s annual report to the governor.

Where’s the Recession?

Economic graphs

Although local finance officials remain cautious, the long-warned-of downturn has yet to arrive.

Resilience and Risks

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A University of Tennessee report shows strong economic recovery in Tennessee — but uncertainties ahead about the pandemic and the workforce.

An Uneven Recovery

Pearl on Union

Tennessee’s economic forecast for 2021 predicts a years-long effort to climb back from the pandemic, with the worst effects concentrated among the most vulnerable.

Mixed Trends

new business filings

Third-quarter economic numbers show promising signs for Tennessee and Knox County, with abundant caveats.

Flashing Dashboard Lights

A new report shows Tennessee is often in the lower echelon when compared to other states in a variety of areas.