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Unemployment still below 5% in most Tennessee counties | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-12-27 10:22:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee’s unemployment rate in November is 3.5%, with 91 of 94 counties having a rate below 5%. Moore and Williamson counties have the lowest at 2.6%, while Unicoi County, affected by Hurricane Helene, has the highest at 6%. Unicoi and seven other counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through FEMA. The state added 6,300 nonfarm jobs, with significant growth in healthcare and social services. Tennessee’s labor force participation rate is 59.4%, lower than the national average of 62.7%. The national unemployment rate is 4.2%.

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Which state sent the most people to Tennessee in 2023?

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www.wkrn.com – Jessica Barker – 2024-12-28 09:00:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee has seen significant population growth, with about 200,000 residents moving from other states and Puerto Rico in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey. The majority of Tennessee’s over seven million residents (90%) did not relocate within the past year. The top states sending people to Tennessee were California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Washington D.C., Hawaii, Rhode Island, Wyoming, and New Hampshire sent the fewest. Nashville has been a major attraction, with Tennessee ranked as a top destination for migration in 2024, a trend similar to 2022.

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Hawaii, Louisiana top list of 10 worst states to work in 2024 | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square – 2024-12-28 08:06:00

SUMMARY: A recent study ranks Hawaii, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Nevada, Vermont, Indiana, West Virginia, Arizona, and South Carolina as the worst states to work in, based on factors like disposable income, commute time, and workplace safety. Hawaii is rated the lowest, with the least disposable income at $5,929, despite good workplace safety and happiness. Louisiana is noted for long working hours and low happiness, while Tennessee has a decent safety ranking but lower happiness. Despite poor conditions, states like Arizona and South Carolina see high in-migration rates, influenced by various factors beyond work conditions.

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Search for Sebastian Rogers captivates Middle TN and social media throughout 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-12-27 16:27:15

SUMMARY: The search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, missing for nine months from his Hendersonville home, remains a significant mystery in Middle Tennessee. Despite increased reward money and social media efforts reporting possible sightings, he has yet to be found. Investigators noted a person in a green hoodie seen near Sebastian the night before his disappearance, but no evidence linked them to the case. Various agencies, including Dog the Bounty Hunter’s team, have joined the search without success. As of November, the reward surpassed $200,000. Law enforcement continues to hope for leads, urging the public to remain vigilant.

The search for Sebastian Rogers has been one of the biggest mysteries of the year. Investigators have upped the reward money to find the missing teen. People have flooded social media with possible sightings. Still, Sebastian has yet to turn up as 2024 comes to a close. 

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