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NASHVILLE – Tennesseans continued returning to the workforce in counties across the state in April. According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties experienced a decrease in unemployment during the month. In year-to-year comparisons, each county showed a remarkable recovery from pandemic-era unemployment rates one year ago.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on May 22, 2021

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Centerville, Clifton and Clinton have achieved Tennessee Main Street accreditation.

TDMHSAS is releasing a new certification for peer support specialists designed specifically for young adults with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. The Certified Young Adult Peer Support Specialist program is tailored to young adults in both design and language with a target age range of 18 to 30 and a requirement of one year in recovery.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and partnering agencies are recognizing the important impact the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) has been able to make in communities over the last year.

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released “Home,” a video featuring Dolly Parton that invites Tennesseans across the state to celebrate 225 years of statehood beginning June 1, 2021.

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 23-29, 2021 and it’s a great time for citizens to familiarize themselves with the signs of infestation and learn how to protect ash trees. “This invasive pest has been in Tennessee for more than a decade and, unfortunately, it’s here to stay,” State Forester David Arnold said.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Safari Enterprises, LLC officials announced today that the helicopter manufacturer will relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Marianna, Fla. to Lafayette, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that TDCI Captive Insurance Section Director Belinda Fortman has been named to Captive Review magazine’s Power 50, the magazine’s annual list of the 50 most influential captive insurance professionals from around the world.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state's jobless rate reached a record high during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on May 15, 2021

Nashville, Tenn. – Home to Jack Daniel’s whiskey, seven genres of music, barbecue and hot chicken, Tennessee’s abundant and ever-growing grape and wine industry is often overlooked. Dating back to the 1800s, wine plays an important role in Tennessee's tourism industry.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is traveling to Memphis to assess progress on the Hernando de Soto bridge repair, meet with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and address the need for immediate federal action on infrastructure.