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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 – After COVID-19 delayed pay raises for Tennessee Department of Correction Probation and Parole Officers (PPOs), Commissioner Tony Parker has announced that the well-deserved salary increases will occur, effective July 1, 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.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Ascent Buildings, LLC officials announced today that the company will establish new operations in Sumner County.  Ascent Buildings will invest more than $10 million and create more than 120 jobs over the next two years.  

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Jackson, TN proudly graduated eight program participants yesterday, May 13, 2021.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will kick off Tennessee’s yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood with a special musical appearance by Country Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys in downtown Jonesborough on June 1.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – The Day Reporting and Community Resource Center (DRC/CRC) in Murfreesboro will be hosting a curbside hiring event on Friday, May 14th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

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