The Tennessee Department Of Labor And Workforce Development Has Reported Nearly 26,000 New Unemployment Claims. The Week Ending On July 18th Saw 3,363 More New Claims Compared To The Week Before. In Northeast Tennessee, There Were 16-Hundred New Claims For Unemployment. In Virginia, There Were Just Over 40,000 New Claims Filed During The Week Ending July 18th. This Reflects An Increase Of 78-Hundred More Claims Than The Week Prior.