Best Job Markets in Tennessee
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Tennessee based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Apison leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 4,397.
The top three cities are Apison (0.3%), Norris (0.3%), and Calhoun (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Tennessee.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apison | 0.3% | 4,397 |
| #2 | Norris | 0.3% | 1,472 |
| #3 | Calhoun | 0.4% | 504 |
| #4 | Coopertown | 0.4% | 4,576 |
| #5 | Ethridge | 0.4% | 671 |
| #6 | Gibson | 0.4% | 536 |
| #7 | Spencer | 0.5% | 1,494 |
| #8 | Algood | 0.6% | 4,002 |
| #9 | Bean Station | 0.6% | 2,990 |
| #10 | Bethel Springs | 0.6% | 746 |
| #11 | Gleason | 0.6% | 1,179 |
| #12 | Hartsville/Trousdale County, Tennessee | 0.6% | 11,805 |
| #13 | Lookout Mountain | 0.6% | 2,112 |
| #14 | Mayland | 0.7% | 420 |
| #15 | Newport | 0.7% | 6,881 |
| #16 | Ridgeside | 0.7% | 907 |
| #17 | Spurgeon | 0.7% | 3,749 |
| #18 | Belle Meade | 0.8% | 2,824 |
| #19 | Livingston | 0.8% | 3,957 |
| #20 | Newbern | 0.8% | 3,313 |
| #21 | Huntland | 0.9% | 1,381 |
| #22 | Parker's Crossroads | 0.9% | 578 |
| #23 | Carthage | 1.0% | 2,369 |
| #24 | Coalmont | 1.0% | 1,103 |
| #25 | Forest Hills | 1.0% | 4,802 |
| #26 | Nolensville | 1.0% | 14,545 |
| #27 | Stantonville | 1.0% | 325 |
| #28 | Vonore | 1.0% | 1,829 |
| #29 | Huntsville | 1.1% | 1,632 |
| #30 | Harrison | 1.2% | 8,446 |
| #31 | Hornbeak | 1.2% | 498 |
| #32 | Pikeville | 1.2% | 2,653 |
| #33 | Loretto | 1.3% | 1,757 |
| #34 | Oak Hill | 1.3% | 4,690 |
| #35 | Sharon | 1.3% | 1,105 |
| #36 | Berry Hill | 1.4% | 1,944 |
| #37 | Falling Water | 1.4% | 2,090 |
| #38 | Spring Hill | 1.4% | 53,585 |
| #39 | Bell Buckle | 1.5% | 654 |
| #40 | Obion | 1.5% | 1,088 |
| #41 | Paris | 1.5% | 10,313 |
| #42 | Sale Creek | 1.5% | 2,775 |
| #43 | Charleston | 1.6% | 816 |
| #44 | Clifton | 1.6% | 2,632 |
| #45 | Cumberland Gap | 1.6% | 330 |
| #46 | Jonesborough | 1.6% | 6,056 |
| #47 | Auburntown | 1.7% | 326 |
| #48 | Trimble | 1.7% | 558 |
| #49 | Woodbury | 1.7% | 2,747 |
| #50 | Baxter | 1.8% | 1,278 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Tennessee?
Apison ranks #1 for best job markets in Tennessee with a value of 0.3% and a population of 4,397.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Tennessee?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Tennessee. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Tennessee compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Tennessee's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.