Dopesick No More
UT’s SMART Initiative leaders explain how fentanyl drives Tennessee overdoses and why addiction is a brain disease requiring long-term recovery support.
Waste Hazards
IPS consultants provide lithium battery safety training to protect workers and communities by reducing fire risks, improving handling practices and promoting responsible disposal and recycling statewide.
Uncertainties and Unknowns
The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data from the devices has not been well tracked, and their effectiveness reducing crimes is not known.
Case Closed
Surreal. That is the word Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brandon Elkins uses to describe what it’s like to let families know that newly identified remains belong to their missing loved one.
Help Wanted: Your Dream
Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.
When the Waters Rose
Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path for rebuilding and recovery.
IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter
For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to a strong start and do their jobs better.
Putting out Fires
UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the state.
Learning to Lead
Learn how the CPM program's growth in West Tennessee is enhancing professional development for local leaders and driving significant economic projects.
Lost and Found
CTAS Criminal Justice Consultant Derrick Woods used drones to locate a missing teenager.
Certified Learning
The Naifeh Center's Tennessee Certified Public Manager program allows graduates to earn graduate school credits.
From Tunes to Letters
The Tennessee Language Center uses music, literature and calligraphy to help students learn.
Ah-Ha Moments
A CIS resource consultant had a light bulb turn on, or maybe off, when he realized the amount of energy efficient opportunities that could be implemented in food industry operations.
A Calling as Public Servants
The Naifeh Center and Tennessee Human Resources partnership helps guide state employees.
Bringing Broadband
CIS and the state Department of Economic Development partner to benefit rural counties.
Not Lost in Translation
The Tennessee Language Center seeks to improve hospital patient experiences by training interpreters to interpret for those who do not speak English.
