Henry County Unemployment Rate dropped slightly in December
January 29, 2023
Nashville, TN – Nearly every county in Tennessee ended 2022 with lower unemployment rates, according to the December 2022 data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The unemployment rate for Henry County in December was 3.3 percent. That is down 0.2 percent from November’s 3.5 percent.
Tennessee COVID-19 Unified Command Group to Launch Mass Testing Strategy of State’s Prison Population and Staff
May 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group (UCG) is announcing today a mass COVID-19 testing initiative will begin next week for all Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) staff and the inmates in their care.
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Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Farmers Markets are Filled with Fresh Produce
September 1, 2019
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Agriculture says with summer winding down and many types of produce hitting their peak harvest in Tennessee, there has never been a better time to visit a farmers market.
Farmers markets still have an abundance of fresh tomatoes, squash, zucchini, peppers, and more at this time of the year. Many markets also offer hand-made artisan products, including soaps, essential oil blends, and beeswax items.
Tennessee Farmers Markets are bursting with Fresh Produce. (Tennessee Department of Agriculture)
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Increase in July
August 25, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) released data that shows July 2019 county unemployment increased in counties across the state.
Henry County unemployment in July was 4.8 percent up 0.3 percent from June’s 4.5 percent.
TDOE Releases TNReady Results for 2019
August 16, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has released the TNReady assessment results which indicates that students across the state are performing better in almost all math subjects.
The TNReady scores also show that more than half the schools in Tennessee – 56 percent – improved their growth scores (TVAAS scores) from the previous year, with 41 percent of all schools earning a level 4 or 5 TVAAS rating which measures year-to-year growth.
TNReady assessment results have been released by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Farmers Markets create Communities within Communities
May 27, 2019
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Tennessee’s farmers markets are providing more than just a place to find fresh food. They are furnishing an environment that allows the community to flourish.
This year, many farmers markets are hosting special events for families and communities to enjoy, while fostering personal connections to those who produce nutritious food across the state.
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Tennessee Unemployment Rates Once Again Drop in a Majority of Counties
October 27, 2018
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
Nashville, TN – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed that vast majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment rates in September 2018, when compared to the previous month.
Paris-Henry County unemployment rate remained the same at 4.3 percent in September.
Tennessee Unemployment rates decreased or remained the same in 85 counties in September.
Seasonal Employment Results In Uptick For County Jobless Rates
July 29, 2018
Unemployment Rates Increase in all Tennessee Counties during June 2018
Nashville, TN – The unemployment rate for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties increased in June 2018, according to data released today by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) Commissioner Burns Phillips.
Henry County’s unemployment rate for June was 4.7 percent which is up 1.1 percent from May’s 3.6 percent.
Unemployment Situation Improves in Nearly all Tennessee Counties
April 27, 2018
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) today released the March 2018 unemployment rates for each county in Tennessee. The newest statistics highlighted improved rates during March for the majority of the state’s counties.
Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment rates when compared to February 2018.
State Fire Marshal Reminds Tennesseans of Danger Posed by Dry Weather
November 7, 2016
Nashville, TN – With dry conditions, low water levels, and little to no precipitation forecast throughout most of Tennessee for the foreseeable future, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to make fire prevention and fire safety a top priority this fall.
“Drought conditions are increasing the threat of wildfires in Tennessee counties, specifically those in the eastern portion of the state,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. “We urge Tennesseans to heed any burn bans currently activated in their community. By employing just a few basic fire safety precautions, the public can help prevent the devastating loss of life and property.”
