Category Archives: workforce

How do you measure your workforce?

This week, I was compiling some recently released data for Cheatham County and the other 94 counties in Tennessee.  The 2016 U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates by County and Labor Force Estimates for Tennessee were released in the past few … Continue reading

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Looking forward to Friday’s U.S. Labor Department Report

CNNMoney reports, “Private sector hiring gained momentum in December, according to a report by payroll processing firm ADP.” Great news, looks like a trend.  Maybe 2014 will bring even better times for those of us communities that are working hard … Continue reading

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Future for Cheatham County, Tennessee Workforce Shines Bright

Cheatham County students were recently recognized for academic excellence by A.O. Smith, a local manufacturer, and the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce.  Students with superlative academic achievement from the county’s three high schools, Cheatham Central, Harpeth and Sycamore, were honored with … Continue reading

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Cheatham County’s March Unemployment Rate Decreases to 6.6%

Last week, the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development released the March 2013 labor force estimates and unemployment rates for Tennessee counties.  The unemployment rate for Cheatham County was 6.6%, the eighth (8th) lowest rate in the state.  For … Continue reading

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The Four Rs – Reforming Reading, Writing and ‘rithmetic

The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned last night, approving a balanced budget that begins to add back to our rainy-day fund – an enviable position for most states. Among the most discussed topics was education reform, which affected collective bargaining by teachers and included tenure … Continue reading

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Working to maintain trend

The unemployment rate for Hickman County decreased from 13.5% in February to 13.1% in March even with an increase in the number of people in the labor force. Hickman County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Local Workforce Investment … Continue reading

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"Some Forecasters See a Fast Economic Recovery" NYT

If looking for good news, today’s article in the New York Times business section, “Some Forcasters See a Fast Economic Recovery”, offers some hope that economic conditions will begin to improve soon. With an even larger available labor force with … Continue reading

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Vacant and Available Industrial Building 120,000 sq. ft.

The former YKK facility is 120,000 sq. ft. of well-maintained, masonry wall industrial and/or warehouse/distribution space. NAI Global is listing the property and it is officially on the market and available for sale. YKK Snap Fasteners produced products for the … Continue reading

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