Welcome to FOCUS: A New Vision for Tennessee's Workforce

 

Each month on this page, we'll highlight new programs, initiatives and wins at the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Through articles, photos and more, we'll shine a light on the impactful work that TDLWD is doing every day to ensure all Tennesseans have access to high-quality jobs in a safe and thriving workplace.

Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner Deniece Thomas sit in chairs on a stage with a backdrop that reads TNWorks: Tennessee's Single Source for Workforce

Latest issue: Introducing TNWorks

Tennessee's latest initiative makes it easier than ever for employers to access the talent and services they need. 

TNWorks, a collaborative effort among six state agencies, officially launched November 5 during the second day of the Governor’s Conference in Murfreesboro.

TNWorks serves as Tennessee’s single source for workforce, offering businesses a simplified way for tapping into the state’s extensive network of workforce development programs and partners.

“We get to do this work together, and collectively, we know we can do it better, stronger, bigger for Tennessee,” said Deniece Thomas, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). 

Read more in the November 2025 issue of FOCUS.