As Oracle and Amazon start to bring tens of thousands of jobs to Nashville, the city’s tech industry is seeing a historic economic boom. But there may not be enough Middle Tennessee residents to fill the jobs.
Metro leaders seek to renovate Antioch’s neglected mall into a health care facility and hub for residents
The development would come with an upfront price tag of $44 million.
What’s driving Nashville’s labor shortage? Some people say gig work is better than low-paying jobs.
Nashville’s economy has just about returned to pre-COVID levels, according to the latest report from the local chamber of commerce. But some Middle Tennessee industries are still struggling to find workers, even as the pandemic ramps down.
From choosing gig work to struggling with childcare, report finds reasons for Middle Tennessee worker shortage
Fewer Middle Tennesseans are seeking jobs now than before the pandemic.
Tennessee is projected to make strong revenue gains, but experts say there’s a catch
Economists are projecting that tax collections in Tennessee will continue to be strong, at least for the rest of this fiscal year. But they couched those optimistic projections, saying a lot is still unknown.
Tennessee Businesses Are Forming At A Record Rate Coming Out Of The Pandemic
The pandemic has sparked a surge in new business formation in Tennessee. The numbers have been on a steady climb for the last decade. But the first quarter of 2021 was like nothing the state has seen.
In Music City, Venues And Musicians Are Mostly On Their Own To Decide How Live Music Returns
Nashville is used to being a music industry leader, but when it comes to reinvigorating a live music scene hit hard by the pandemic, there’s no strategic plan in place. That’s forcing venues and musicians to make tough decisions.
Tennessee Domestic Workers Get Organized To Soften Blow Of COVID-19 And Fight For Rights
Six months ago, Karina Hernández was beginning to see her job prospects as a domestic worker disappear. She told WPLN News then that she had been without a job for months. She was having a hard time.
Tennessee Economists See Signs Of A Recovery, But Still Urge Caution
The state is expecting the economy to improve next year, but the pandemic is making the outlook complicated. There are many promising signs in Tennessee, but officials say they want to be cautious.
Tennessee Broadens Small Business Stimulus Program Again To Any Firm That Can Show Losses
Updated Wednesday to include link to application. Tennessee has deposited nearly $200 million into the accounts of small businesses. But the state still has more stimulus money, so it’s broadening the program and focusing more on diversity.
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