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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 28, 2024

Tennessee's unemployment rate of 3% persisted in July, according to a recent release from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce. The state has maintained this rate since May, with Sevier and Williamson counties at 2.5%. While most counties experienced a decrease in unemployment, Weakley and Houston counties faced higher rates at 6.2% and 5.5%. In the northeast region, Washington County had the lowest unemployment at 3.5%, followed by Sullivan, Hawkins and Carter. Unicoi County had the highest rate at 4.2%. The state added over 2,000 new jobs in July, primarily in construction and health care, contributing to the overall economic stability, according to the Johnson City Press.