Tennessee's April 2026 unemployment rate unchanged

Tennessee's unemployment held steady at 3.6% in April 2026, the third month the state has retained the rate. While the unemployment rate was unchanged since February 2026, the year-over-year unemployment rate increased by 0.1%. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) said nonfarm employment increased 1,200 between April and March, down from the 12,100 jobs gained February and March. The sectors that saw the most job creation in April were construction, durable goods manufacturing and accommodation and food service. Over the past year, employers have added 900 jobs. TDLWD has compiled an economic analysis of the April 2026 unemployment data.