Tennessee matched its all-time low unemployment rate in June, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, the historic low that the state first reached prior to the pandemic in 2020.

 
For the previous two months, unemployment in Tennessee had held steady at 3.3%, but it dropped 0.1 of a percentage point in June to once again reach the all-time low number. The June 2023 rate of 3.2% mirrors the state’s rate from June 2022.

June numbers for individual counties and cities has not been released for June, but will be soon. Jobless figures for the month of May were extremely low locally and June should look similar.

This past May(2023) equaled an unemployment rate of 2.7% in Rutherford County. During that same month, Smyrna had the lowest jobless rate in Rutherford County at 2.6%. LaVergne recorded the second lowest rate at 2.7%. Murfreesboro's unemployment rate was at 2.9% in May. June unemployment figures are expected to be released next week.
 
Tennessee employers continue to grow their workforce and Tennessee’s economy by adding 9,500 jobs between May and June. The Government sector saw the most month-to-month growth, followed by the Professional and Business Services sector, and then the Manufacturing sector.
 
Between June 2022 and June 2023, employers created 84,600 new jobs across the state. The biggest gains came in the Education and Health Services sector. The Leisure and Hospitality sector saw the next largest year-to-year gains, followed by the Government sector.
 
Across the nation, seasonally adjusted unemployment also decreased in June. The new statistic of 3.6% is 0.1 of a percentage point lower when compared to the previous month. One year ago, the national rate was 3.6%.

Each month, TDWLD produces a detailed analysis of Tennessee’s unemployment data. The report for June 2023 is available here.

While unemployment across the state is at its all-time low level, there are still many Tennesseans looking for work or to improve their place in the workforce. TDLWD offers a variety of resources for individuals searching for meaningful employment. TNWorkReady.com provides many of the services the Department offers in an easy-to-navigate format. Job seeker services are available online and in person. From the virtual American Job Center, which is open 24/7, to Jobs4TN, which has a database of thousands of jobs, TDLWD is ready to help Tennesseans find their next great job.