Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Held Steady At A Record Low Of 3% For The Third Consecutive Month. The Department Of Labor Reports That 2,000 New Jobs Were Added In July, With The Construction And Healthcare Sectors Leading The Way. Over The Past Year, Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Dropped From 3.2% To 3%. Meanwhile, The National Unemployment Rate Rose To 4.3%. Job Seekers Can Find Resources And Opportunities At Tnworkready.Com.