Tennessee Ended 2024 With A Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate Of 3.6% In December, Up Slightly From 3.4% The Previous Year. However, The State’s Rate Remains Below The National Average Of 4.1%. Tennessee Reached A Record-Low Rate Of 3% In May, June, And July. Over The Year, Nonfarm Employment Increased By 45,400 Jobs, With The Largest Gains In Health Care And Social Assistance. Job Seekers Can Get Free Assistance Through Local American Job Centers Across The State. Additional Data On Unemployment By County Will Be Released On January 30.