Report: Tennessee Athletics adds $1.1B to economy

By The BriefBrief

A 2025 economic impact report for Tennessee Athletics says the program contributed $1.1 billion to the local economy. The report credits more than 8,000 jobs supported and $53.9 million in tax revenue generated from 2025 activity.

WHO: Tennessee Athletics (University of Tennessee) and the authors of the 2025 economic report

WHAT: Report estimates Tennessee Athletics’ 2025 economic impact at $1.1 billion, supporting over 8,000 jobs and generating $53.9 million in tax revenue.

WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET

WHERE: Tennessee

WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Tennessee Athletics tops $1.1B economic impact · Aug 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Tennessee Athletics tops $1.1B economic impact in FY25 · Aug 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET

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