How the labor shortage is hampering Middle Tennessee's construction boom The Citizen 5 years ago Developments across Middle Tennessee will cost more and take longer to build if a labor shortage is not ameliorated. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee ended federal pandemic unemployment benefits early. Two months later, an extreme worker shortage persists.DateSeptember 15, 2021In relation toLascassasNeed a place to watch fireworks? Middle Tennessee has a host of July 4 celebrations to attendDateJune 28, 2022In relation toLascassasMTE suspending disconnections for nonpayment until after Labor DayDateAugust 19, 2022In relation toLascassas