NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on June 12, 2021

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on June 5, 2021

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced receipt of a $38.8 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address COVID-19 health disparities. The two-year, non-research grant is funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on May 29, 2021

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

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

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on May 8, 2021

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. Prior to this decision, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved for individuals age 16 and above.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the end of all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs in Tennessee, effective July 3.

NASHVILLE - Workers in Davidson, Williamson, and Wilson counties can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). President Joe Biden declared the three counties major disaster areas (DR-4601) after flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms heavily damaged the region in late March.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on May 1, 2021

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on April 24, 2021