Unemployment Rates Decrease in Every Tennessee County
June 29, 2020
Nashville, TN – Record-high unemployment rates recorded in counties across Tennessee in April experienced sizable decreases as the state slowly reopened in May 2020, according to preliminary data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
AAA reports Tennessee Gas Prices Hold Steady
June 25, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee gas prices, on average, increased slightly over last week – only rising nearly two cents. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.89 which is 20 cents more than one month ago and nearly 46 cents less than one year ago.
“Demand levels are likely to ebb and flow in the coming weeks as people continue to be cautious about travel,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. As a result, pump prices will likely continue to increase, but at a slower rate through the end of the month.
Tennessee is the 9th least expensive Gas Market in the United States. (AAA)
Marsha Blackburn announces Grant to Expand Broadband Access between Memphis and Nashville
June 16, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Today, Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced that ten counties in West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee would receive an $11.2 million grant through the Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
The grant, the direct result of a request made by Senator Blackburn earlier this year, will fund approximately 143 miles of fiber optic communications on I-40 between Memphis and Nashville.
Senator Marsha Blackburn.
AAA says Tennessee Gas Prices climb Seven Cents
June 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee motorists paid an average of $1.69 this Memorial Day – a nearly 82 cent discount over last year’s holiday.
Today’s Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.70 which is 14 cents more than one month ago and nearly 83 cents less than one year ago.
79% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $1.75. (AAA)
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Reach Historic Highs
May 29, 2020
Nashville, TN – Statistics released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show a staggering increase in unemployment for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties in April as many businesses closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
AAA says Motorists to see Cheapest Memorial Day Pump Prices in Nearly Two Decades
May 19, 2020
Nashville, TN – After breaking a ten week decline last week, Tennessee gas prices continue to inch higher. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.63 which is only a two cent increase over last week and three cents higher than one month ago.
To keep things in perspective, Tennesseans are still experiencing gas prices that are 92 cents cheaper compared to this time last year.
Tennessee currently the 10th least expensive market in the nation. (AAA)
AAA says Tennessee Gas Prices Rise for First Time in Nearly 10 Weeks
May 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Gas Price average is up this week after declining for nearly 10 consecutive weeks. The state gas price average is now $1.60 which is six cents more expensive than last week, four cents less than one month ago and 98 cents less than one year ago.
“Tennessee motorists are seeing the first increases at the pump since late February,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The boost in demand as the state begins its phased reopening is helping to push pump prices higher across the state.”
Gasoline demand increases as state phased reopening begins. (AAA)
AAA says Tennessee Gas Prices Likely to Level Out
May 11, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average continues to decline and has dropped two cents since this time last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.54 which is nearly 17 cents less than one month ago and nearly $1.07 less than one year ago.
“As parts of the state move towards a phased reopening, we expect to see more drivers on Tennessee roadways,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This will likely cause pump prices to fluctuate and level out over the next week.”
53% of Tennessee filling stations have prices below $1.50. (AAA)
Tennessee National Guard Salutes Medical Professionals with Flyover
May 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – C-17 and KC-135 aircraft from the Tennessee Air National Guard will salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders during a statewide flyover Tuesday, May 12th, 2020.
The flyover, which is part of normal flight crew training and maintaining pilot proficiency, will coincide with National Nurses Week which ends May 12th.
Aircraft from the 164th Airlift Wing (C-17) in Memphis and the 134th Air Refueling Wing (KC-135) in Knoxville will fly over dozens of hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the state. The full list of flyover locations and approximate times are listed below.
AAA says Tennessee Gas Prices Down Nearly Four Cents
May 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – AAA reports that the Tennessee gas price average continues to decline and has dropped nearly 4 cents since this time last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.56 which is 25 cents less than one month ago and nearly $1.07 less than one year ago.
“Tennessee motorists continue to see steady declines at the pump,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If the state average drops below $1.50 motorists will be seeing the cheapest prices in twelve years.”
46% of Tennessee Gas Stations have prices less than $1.50. (AAA)
