Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly In September To 3.2%, But Remains Nearly 1% Lower Than The National Average Of 4.1%. Despite The Small Increase, Tennessee’s Job Market Remains Strong, With 3,300 Nonfarm Jobs Added Last Month. The Largest Gains Came From The Health Care And Social Assistance Sectors. Over The Last Year, The State Added 31,100 Jobs, Mostly In Education And Health Services. More Details And County-Level Data Will Be Available On October 24.
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