Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below The National Average At 3.3% For October, According To The Tennessee Department Of Labor And Workforce Development. This Marks A Slight Increase From The Previous Month But Remains Lower Than October 2023’s Rate Of 3.5%. The National Unemployment Rate Holds Steady At 4.1%. State Employers Added 2,600 Non-farm Jobs Last Month, With The Largest Gains In Education, Health Services, And Manufacturing. Over The Past Year, Employment Has Grown By 45,200 Jobs Statewide. The Department Will Release County-Specific Unemployment Rates On November 21.