tnAchieves hosted an event Tuesday (9/23/2025) at TCAT Upper Cumberland to celebrate the impact made in rural counties across Tennessee.
Key findings on the return of investment for rural counties partnering with tnAchieves include:
- 84.7 percent of tnAchieves graduates employed in Tennessee
- 24,401 rural college graduates supported
- $18.9B economic impact
Speakers included Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton and UT System President Randy Boyd.
“tnAchieves has been working across rural Tennessee for more than 15 years, changing lives and breaking family cycles by providing more opportunities for students and increasing educational outcomes,” said Sexton. “The economic impact of this work will span generations and is a gamechanger for Tennessee and our citizens.”
“Earning a post-secondary credential is the best way to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow,” said UT System President and tnAchieves Board Chair Randy Boyd. “Every student in Tennessee deserves a clear and supported path forward to college and career, regardless of zip code.”