Tennessee Unemployment Rate: May 2025
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.5% and continues to track well below the national rate.
Tennessee News
AARP awards grants to strengthen Tennessee communities
AARP announced six Tennessee organizations will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants.
Tennessee Highway Patrol graduates 33 state troopers
On June 18, state officials welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
New laws to take effect in Tennessee July 1
Several new laws are set to take effect in the state this July.
NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk's xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution
The NAACP and an environmental group say they intend to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI over concerns about air pollution.
$12,832 TOP grant announced for Jackson-Madison County Library
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Ed Jackson, State Rep. Chris Todd, and State Rep. Johnny Shaw today announced a $12,832 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant for the Jackson-Madison County Library.
BBB shares how to identify new text scam spreading across West TN
The Better Business Bureau is warning West Tennesseans about a new text scam that's spreading quickly.
Teen dead following shooting at private party
Law enforcement officials confirm that a 17-year-old has been shot and killed during a private party in Obion County.
Tennessee's average gas prices drop 1.7 cents since last week
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today.
