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Registration Open for the TNSDC Fall Webinar Series Events September 18, 2020 - Registration is now open for the Tennessee State Data Center’s Fall Webinar Series. We’ve lined up a slate of three events focused on helping you be ready for next year’s 2020 Census data releases that are scheduled for March, 2021.
2020 Census Field Operations Draw to a Close September 22, 2020 - The conclusion of 2020 Census self-response and field operations is September 30th, but with just days to go, efforts to complete the count of Tennessee's residents continue.
TDOH COVID-19 Compatible Population Estimates by Age Available August 4, 2020 - Population data is used to calculate infection rates and in cooperation with the Census Bureau, we’ve compiled new age data for all 95 Tennessee counties to help improve the accuracy of age-based COVID-19 rates.
COVID-19 Resources
NOTE: The dashboard is revised at 2:30 p.m. CDT daily following the Department of Health’s 2 p.m. update.
Tennessee COVID-19 Dashboard
We’re capturing daily updates from the Tennessee Department of Health to track the count of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state.
COVID-19 Data for Tennessee
Our data repository includes daily updates on the statewide and county situation. A separate errata document is also maintained.
Coronavirus-19 Outbreak Response Experts (CORE-19)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, researchers in public health, economics, public policy, agriculture, veterinary medicine and other disciplines are providing timely and evidence-based information for policymakers, industry and the public on pressing questions regarding the global pandemic.
TNSDC Toplines
9.7%
of the state’s workforce was unemployed in June, down from 11% in May. The state’s economic and fiscal indicators showed the most job losses since last year were in the manufacturing (-11%) and leisure and hospitality (-15.9%) sectors. July unemployment will be released August 20th.
$2.6B
in medical instruments and appliances were exported from the state in 2019. The industry, which led the state’s exports, grew 12% last year, according to U.S International Trade Data . The state’s most famous export from Moore County, valued $416 million, declined nearly 35% from $636 million in 2018.
Featured Tools
2020 Census Employment by State
The U.S. Census Bureau will hire almost 500,000 temporary workers for the 2020 Census. Using BLS data, we’re tracking state-level hires to see the nationwide impact on employment.
2013 and 2018 Core-based Statistical Area Comparison
In 2020, statistical agencies will begin using new metropolitan and micropolitan area boundaries. This app lets you compare the old new boundaries.
Tennessee Group Quarters GIS
This application was created to facilitate sharing and browsing of data contained in Tennessee Group Quarters database.