According To The Latest Figures From The Appalachian Regional Commission, The Federally Designated Appalachian Region Of Virginia Lagged Behind The Rest Of The State. Between 2012 And 2017, Virginia Employment Decreased By Less Than 1-Percent, While Employment Across The State Grew Just Over 7-Percent. During The Same Period In Tennessee, The State Experienced Just Over 6-Percent Growth While The Rest Of The Sate Saw Just Over 12-Percent Employment Increase.
