The Second Quarter Labor Market Performance In The Tri Cities Was The Best In Several Years. That According To The Tri Cities Labor Market Report Prepared By The East Tennessee State University’s College Of Business. Reflecting Regional Conditions, All Three Cities Saw Significant Increases In Job Levels During The Second Quarter. Employment Grew 3.6 Percent In Johnson City, 2.9 Percent In Kingsport, And 1.8 Percent In Bristol. Driven By Job Gains, The Jobless Rate Fell In All The Tri Cities During The Period.