Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Tennessee Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
July (in thousands)
1
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
1025.5
2
Memphis
655.9
3
Knoxville
404.4
4
Chattanooga
265.2
5
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol
121.9
6
Clarksville
93.0
7
Johnson City
79.3
8
Jackson
70.5
9
Morristown
46.0
10
Cleveland
45.7