But the 'improvement' isn't for the right reasons
Number now at its highest in almost 26 years
State jobless number hits 9.6 percent
More Tennesseans out of work as economy stumbles on
Trade, business service sectors add jobs, but overall labor force shrinking
Tennessee sees slight dip in jobless rate, but annual comparisons still sour
State number now well above national rate
State's jobless number a full point higher than national average
Volunteer State now has jobless rate higher than national average