While Williamson County has retained its position of having the single-lowest unemployment rate in the state for the duration of the pandemic, the state as a whole saw a troubling increase in the number of a weekly unemployment claims, a new study found.
The Franklin Police Department is currently hiring a school crossing guard.
Mapco, the Franklin-based convenience store chain with nearly 340 stores throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S., will be hosting a National Hiring Day event across all locations Saturday.
Newcomer invested $5.4 million in La Vergne location last year
If the pandemic had never happened, Nashville’s tech scene likely would have grown over the past year. But the economic effects of COVID have catapulted Nashville’s technology scene to heights few would have predicted a year ago.
Tennessee's unemployment rate for the month of October was revealed on Thursday to have dropped to 4.2 percent, the single-lowest monthly unemployment rate since the onset of the pandemic.
The city of Spring Hill is currently seeking qualified applicants for its newest governing body, the Industrial Development Board.
General Motors is currently seeking 120 temporary production workers to join its team at the Spring Hill Plant, and will be holding a hiring event on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Nashville technology job postings jumped 44 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, according to CompTIA, a trade association focused on IT.
One of the district’s biggest challenges is finding teachers to help with those numbers. Elementary schools are currently short 18 teachers, while middle schools are short eight and high schools down 14.
First responder agencies across Williamson County are currently hiring for a variety of full time and part time positions.
The legislating drew concern from Ford Motor Co. and other business allies bringing jobs to the area.
Each branch is expected to staff a team of eight to 10 new hires from the area as local bankers.
It's the single lowest rate in the state and the lowest level for the county since the onset of the pandemic nearly 19 months ago.
The auto parts manufacturing giant Faurecia announced on Wednesday an additional $18 million investment into its facility in Spring Hill, one that will expand the facility by nearly 100,000 square feet and create 171 new jobs.
Officials with Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. announced Thursday the firearms manufacturing and design company will relocate its headquarters from Springfield, Massachusetts to Maryville, a $125 million effort that will yield 750 jobs.
Sprouts Farmers Market will host a two-day hiring event on site Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25.
For the month of August, Tennessee was found to have an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent, the single-lowest statewide monthly unemployment rate since the pandemic began in April 2020.
Hiring is already underway for the fulfillment and transportation positions. Wages for the jobs start at $18 on average and reach up to $22.50 per hour in some locations.
Williamson Medical Center (WMC) is currently seeking new staff for 150 open positions according to its website, and is asking the community to consider applying to Williamson County's largest medical center.
Spring Hill is hiring police officers with applications accepted through Oct. 4.
Companies say a more conservative environment was part of their decision to move to WillCo.
The Franklin Police Department is hiring and taking applications for police officers until Sept. 10.
Fewer than 200 job-seekers attended the event. Participating employers were disappointed, but not surprised, with the low turn-out.
Fozzy's Bar & Grill, a new sports bar in Spring Hill, saw more than 2,000 people attend its soft opening this week, with the bar set to open to the public on Monday, Aug. 9.
A Trader Joe’s grocery store is set to open in Cool Springs in Franklin “later this summer” according to the city of Franklin, and the business is now seeking to hire staff for the grocery store’s first location in Williamson County.
The Williamson County Job Fair will bring over 100 employers to the rapidly developing McEwen Northside on Aug. 19, 2021.
This position has been filled and they are no longer taking applications.
Williamson County's unemployment rate for the month of June increased from 2.7 percent in May to 3.4 percent in June, though still retained the title of having the single lowest rate in the state, according to data released Friday by the Tennessee Department of Labor.
On Thursday, Sen. Jack Johnson vowed to fight against a bill currently making its way through the U.S. Senate that could threaten Tennessee's right-to-work laws, laws that have seen unanimous Republican support in the state for decades.
The Tennessee Department of Labor revealed on Thursday that the state's unemployment rate for the month of June dropped to 4.9 percent.
The Williamson County Government is accepting applications for more than 30 full-time positions across the county.
According to a Thursday release from the Tennessee Department of Labor, which will be the last time the state releases weekly unemployment data for Tennessee counties, a total of 654 Williamson County residents received unemployment assistance last week, with just 77 county residents filing …
The Franklin Fire Department is currently accepting applications for certified firefighters, with annual salaries ranging from $45,272 to $51,772.
Magna, an automotive supplier with a location in Spring Hill, will be holding a hiring event at its location on Beechcroft Road on Thursday from 2-6 p.m., with wages starting at $15 an hour and increases up to $22.87 an hour.
Over the holiday weekend, Tennessee joined 25 other states in opting out of additional federal unemployment assistance, meaning unemployed Tennesseans will no longer receive an additional $300 per week in federal assistance.
Middle Tennessee jobless rate dips back below 4%
Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy's will open its fifth Middle Tennessee location in Brentwood in August.
While unemployment in Williamson County and Tennessee at large has steadily improved over the past few months, last week saw a slight uptick in the number of county residents filing for unemployment for their first time.
North Italia expects to pair its Green Hills shop with another location to open July 21 in the McEwen Northside development.
Several hiring events are taking place across Williamson County over the next week, including with Kroger and Food Lion.
Waves Inc. is inviting the community to its annual fundraising breakfast Tuesday, June 29, at the Williamson County Enrichment Center.
Addressing a crowd of hundreds Wednesday at the Franklin Marriott in Cool Springs, Gov. Bill Lee touted recent cuts to Tennessee's unemployment assistance as a useful tool in getting people to rejoin the workforce.
The automotive supplier Magna will be holding a hiring event at its Spring Hill location on Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with wages starting at $15 an hour and increases up to $22.87 an hour.
Leisure begins rebound but other sectors stumble
Through a joint venture with the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, Williamson Inc. is slated this summer to open the new Center for Innovation at the Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens campus and is now accepting applications for short-term, dedicated office space for entrepreneuria…
FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin today announced its inaugural show lineup will include performances from Santana, Greta Van Fleet, the Jonas Brothers with Kelsea Ballerini and more.
As businesses continue to reopen, A. Marshall Hospitality, which is known for restaurants such as Puckett’s and Americana Taphouse, is hosting an event to reintroduce its family of restaurants to those seeking employment.
Icon Clinical Research officials Tuesday announced the company will expand its Brentwood research operations with the creation of 85 jobs over the next five years.
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