Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data released today from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Lauderdale County had the state’s highest unemployment rate at 5.8%, which was the same as its rate in July. Bledsoe County had the next highest rate for August. At 5.2%, its rate decreased by an entire percentage point between July and August.

In our area, Cumberland County went up from 4.3 to 4.4 percent while Roane County dropped from 4.3 to 3.9 percent.

Other counties reporting a drop in unemployment include Morgan at 4, Pickett at 3.8, White at 3.6, and Fentress at 3.9 percent.

Rhea County indicates a slight rise from 5 to 5.1 percent.