Unemployment Resources in Tennessee

KathrynDarden by KathrynDarden
Last updated: 01/11/2012

Where to Find Unemployment Resources in Tennessee

According to the Tennessee State Department of Labor & Workforce Development, the total number of unemployed in Tennessee rose by 66,600 in January of 2009 meaning over 261,800 people in Tennessee have been without a job and are currently seeking employment. The situation remains bleak; Tennessee's unemployment rate for December was 9.4 percent, unchanged from the November rate. The national unemployment rate for December 2010 was 9.4 percent, down four-tenths of a percentage point from the November rate. Unemployment in Tennessee dropped again in April 2011.

If you are unemployed in Tennessee, there are many resources available to assist residents in applying for unemployment, getting food stamps, finding affordable health care, getting help with utilities and finding ways to make a little extra cash.

This lens will provide resources for unemployed people and others with low incomes to help them find helpful organizations, agencies, articles, websites and other resources.

*** Don't miss the Tennessee & Nashville Job Listings at the bottom of this lens! Updated daily!

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Resources You Will Find in this Lens

  • Unemployment Tips for Tennessee
  • Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee
  • Apply for Food Stamps in Tennessee
  • Find Low-Cost or Free Health Coverage in Tennessee
  • Tennessee Job Listings
  • Other Tennessee Resources

Applying for Unemployment in Tennessee

The first thing you will need to know how to do is to apply for unemployment in Tennessee. Facing unemployment is never a happy prospect, but with the right tools, filing an unemployment claim need not be as overwhelming as it otherwise. Filing for unemployment is relatively easy in Tennessee. The following articles will walk you through the unemployment process:

How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee
Step-by-step instructions, phone numbers, websites and other unemployment resources for Tennessee

Unemployment Tips for Tennessee
More information on filing for unemployment in Tennessee

How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee
Instructions on how and where to fill out unemployment certification online each week
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Applying for Food Stamps in Tennessee

After filing an unemployment claim and getting certified as unemployed, the next step for many residents of Tennessee is to apply for food stamps. Food Stamp applications are handled through DHS or the Department of Human Services.

You can find step-by-step instructions, phone numbers, and website information on applying for food stamps at:

How to Apply for Tennessee Food Stamps
Ten tips to help you apply for Food Stamps in Tennessee.

How to Get Food Stamps in Tennessee - What You Need to Know to Apply for Food Stamps in Tennessee
If you have recently been laid off, otherwise terminated from your job in Tennessee, you may be eligible to receive Food Stamps. Food Stamps are government issued coupons that recipients exchange for food at local grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores.
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Finding Free or Affordable Health Care in Tennessee

After filing for unemployment and applying for food stamps, the next step is usually looking for free or low-cost health care. Tennessee has some state-wide agencies as well as local agencies who can help you find free or affordable health care based upon your ability to pay. The following articles will help you find free or low-cost health care and health coverage in Tennessee:

Find Low-Cost or Free Health Coverage in Tennessee
The following ten local and statewide resources will give you some ideas on where you can find free or low-cost health care coverage in Tennessee.

Where to Find Free Health Care or Low-Cost Health Insurance in Tennessee
Five Statewide Tennessee health care programs, predominantly government agencies
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Surviving Unemployment

Various articles on other topics related to surviving unemployment in Tennessee:

Handling a Layoff - Survival of the Fittest
In the fourth quarter of 2008, 508,859 workers were laid off from work according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How to Prepare for & Survive a Job Layoff
Ten tips which should help you take those important first steps if you find yourself laid off from work.

How to Handle Getting Fired
Ten tips that should help you take those next steps if you find yourself in the unhappy position of getting fired from your job.

Improve Your Attitude and Defeat Depression
How to keep your attitude positive and fight depression if you are unemployed.
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How to Save Money or Make Money While Unemployed in Tennessee

Sell Aluminum Cans & Recycle Soda Cans for Cash in Tennessee
If you are unemployed in Tennessee or just looking for ways to boost your income, here are ten tips that will help you sell soda cans and recycle aluminum cans in Tennessee for cash. Not only can you make a little money recycling your beverage cans, but recycling is good for the environment!

How to Sell Aluminum Cans & Get Paid to Recycle Drink Cans
If you are laid off, unemployed, or simply on a tight budget and looking for creative ways to supplement your income, here are ten tips that will help you sell your aluminum cans and recycle your drink cans for cash.

Top Ten Things to Do with Your Used CDs
Ten suggestions for the best ways to recycle or sell your used CDs.

Christian Activities Classifieds
Occasional job listings, business opportunities, for rent and other classifieds
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How to Handle Unemployment, Layoffs, Firings and Other Job Terminations

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Tennessee Job Listings

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Tennessee Job Listings (Statewide)

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West Tennessee Healthcare - Jackson, TN
LAB OUTREACH - Registry position, as needed, Sunday - Saturday with rotating weekends, days. Responsible for transporting reports and specimens for Medical... ...
Operations Associate
Tyson Foods - Shelbyville, TN
This position is responsible for learning all aspects of a Live Production facility by working with the Team Members to produce a quality product in a timely... ...
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Department Of Agriculture - Cleveland, TN
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nations most magnificent lands, conduct research... ...
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FedEx Services - Collierville, TN
Overview : Each day, the 275,000 employees of FedEx Corporation are responsible for delivering over 6 million shipments to more than 220 countries and... ...
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Nashville Job Listings

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PepsiCo - Nashville, TN
Work from order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Each type of loading requires... ...
Customer Service Representative
The ServiceMaster Company - Nashville, TN
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer – AA/EOE/M/F/D/V TruGreen® is a proud member of the ServiceMaster® Family of Brands. The ServiceMaster... ...
Administrative Assistant
The Advisory Board Company - Nashville, TN
Administrative Assistant Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, supports members of the senior management team, performing a variety of... ...
Cashier
Home Depot - Nashville, TN
Cashiers provide outstanding and quick checkout service to customers at our registers. Cashiers have thorough knowledge of all policies, procedures and duties... ...
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Home Depot - Antioch, TN
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Memphis Job Listings

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Department Of Homeland Security - Memphis, TN
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Nike - Memphis, TN
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McKesson - Memphis, TN
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M&F Bank - Cordova, TN
Greet and serve Bank customers in a positive, courteous, and expedient manner; provide accurate and efficient processing of all cash and non-cash transactions;... ...
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Lowe's - Memphis, TN
Position Description Responsible for prompt, accurate, and courteous phone operation. Greet and acknowledge all customers in a friendly, professional manner... ...
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Knoxville Job Listings

Receptionist-Boys & Girls Pediatrics
East TN Children's Hospital - Knoxville, TN
High School/GED required Related experience preferred Provides reception and clerical functions for a Primary Care Office. Physical Requirements: Medium... ...
Cashier
Home Depot - Knoxville, TN
Cashiers provide outstanding and quick checkout service to customers at our registers. Cashiers have thorough knowledge of all policies, procedures and duties... ...
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Waste Connections - Knoxville, TN
Join Waste Connections, Inc., and Connect with Your Future! Voted one of the top 200 small and mid-cap companies in America by Forbes Magazine three years in a... ...
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PharMerica - Knoxville, TN
PharMerica Corporation is a premier institutional pharmacy services provider, dedicated to providing quality patient care and innovative pharmacy solutions to... ...
Receptionist
R+L Carriers - Knoxville, TN
Description With over 40 years of service, R+L CARRIERS has grown from one truck to a fleet of over 12,000 tractors and trailers. Family-owned and operated... ...
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Chattanooga Job Listings

Warehouse Person (Loader) Job
PepsiCo - Chattanooga, TN
Work from order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Each type of loading requires... ...
Cashier
Home Depot - Chattanooga, TN
Cashiers provide outstanding and quick checkout service to customers at our registers. Cashiers have thorough knowledge of all policies, procedures and duties... ...
Administrative Assistant
Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. - Chattanooga, TN
Secretarial, clerical and administrative responsibilities include: operating switchboard, producing letters, memos, spreadsheets, charts, graphs and... ...
Security Officer
SECURITY FORCES, INC. - Chattanooga, TN
Requirements for this position include the following: • At least 18 years of age • Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States • Able... ...
Mail Sorter
ACS - Chattanooga, TN
Xerox Corporation is a $22 billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology and... ...
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