Local Unemployment Down in Feb.

Unemployment in Crockett County decreased in February, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The county’s jobless rate fell to 3.7%, down from 4.1% in January. While the drop reflects a positive trend from the previous month, the February rate remains higher than the same period last year, when unemployment stood at 2.8%.

Statewide, unemployment rates declined in 88 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Four counties recorded the state’s lowest jobless rates, with Williamson County leading at 2.6%. The highest rate was reported in Cocke County at 6.6%.

Overall, 84 counties across the state had unemployment rates below 5% in February. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% for the sixth consecutive month, while the national rate stood at 4.1%.

County-level unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted, meaning they do not account for regular seasonal patterns in employment.

Tennessee job seekers can access free assistance from career specialists at American Job Centers across the state. Additional employment support is also available through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program.