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Tennessee County Unemployment Remained Mostly Below 5%

Tennessee County Unemployment Remained Mostly Below 5%

The vast majority of Tennessee counties saw unemployment under 5% in August 2026 as local workforce initiatives continued.

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Do you feel local job opportunities in your area are currently improving?


Economics

Employment

Tennessee Saw Surge in Mid-Career Residents

The population of adults aged 25 to 44 grew 8.9% between 2020 and 2025 as new residents moved into the state.


Finance

Live Poll

Should courts strictly enforce procedural disclosure rules even if it prevents a taxpayer's estate from recovering losses?

Taxes

Tennessee Court Denied Estate Tax Refund

The estate of a minority business owner failed to secure a $537,000 tax refund after a court ruling.

Tennessee Court Denied Estate Tax Refund

Lifestyle

Live Poll

Is now a good time for long-term investors to increase exposure to commercial real estate debt?

Commercial

Tennessee Pension Fund Invested $700 Million in Debt

The state retirement system allocated capital to two real estate debt funds to pursue higher income returns.

Tennessee Pension Fund Invested $700 Million in Debt