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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Johnson, Unicoi counties post highest unemployment rates in TN
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two Northeast Tennessee counties that were both significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene have reported the state's highest unemployment rates. On Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) reported Johnson County had the highest unemployment rate of the state's 95 counties at 5.1%. PREVIOUS: Johnson Co. posts Tennessee's 3rd-highest unemployment rate The second-highest unemployment rate belonged to Unicoi County at 4.9%, according to the TDLWD. Unicoi County's rate was 0.4% higher than the third-highest, Hardeman County in West Tennessee. Both Northeast Tennessee counties exceeded the state's seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate of 3.5% and the U.S. rate of 4.2%. TDLWD did note that while Johnson County remained the only county with an unemployment rate above 5%, it still saw a slight improvement from March by decreasing one-tenth of a percentage point. Unicoi County, which saw its industrial park practically wiped out by Hurricane Helene, was the sole county in the state to see a rise in unemployment from March, according to the TDLWD. The TDLWD's full report on county unemployment data can be read by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Tennessee Dept. of Labor announces $10M+ for rural TN healthcare initiatives
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) awarded $10.7 million in grants to support rural healthcare initiatives. Starting July 1, 38 organizations across the state will receive funds to strengthen healthcare workforce development. Johnson City Salvation Army seeks support after gas leak The following organizations within News Channel 11's viewing area will receive funding. The exact amount of funds was not disclosed in a TDLWD news release. Northeast State Community College Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington Signature Healthcare, Inc Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Washington, Bradley, Fentress, Grundy, Houston, Lake, Marion, Montgomery, Pickett, Putnam, Rhea, Roane and Sumner The release stated the initiative aims to expand Tennessee's healthcare workforce by leveraging existing training structures and increasing apprenticeship opportunities. 'The Rural Healthcare Initiatives Program is a critical step toward building a sustainable healthcare workforce in Tennessee's rural areas,' TDLWD Commissioner Deniece Thomas said in a news release. 'This initiative provides financial resources to support training, certifications and apprenticeships.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
