Tennessee Employers Have Added 56,000 Nonfarm Jobs Over The Past Year, With The Healthcare Sector Leading Gains. Despite The Increase In Jobs, The State’s Unemployment Rate Rose To 3.5% In November, Up From 3.3% In October, But It Remains Below The National Rate Of 4.2%. The State Recorded A Record-Low Rate Of 3% Earlier This Year. Job Seekers Can Access Free Services, Including Training And Recruiting Events, At Tennessee’s American Job Centers.