More staff. An improved economy. So why are unemployment extensions delayed? The Citizen 5 years ago Thousands of jobless Tennesseans are seeing weeks-long delays in their unemployment extensions despite a dropping unemployment rate. Here’s why. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Unprecedented Unemployment Claims in TNDateMarch 27, 2020In relation toLascassasRutherford County UNEMPLOYMENT Rate Stands at 16.7%DateMay 28, 2020In relation toLascassasNew Unemployment Claims in TENNESSEE reaching record numbersDateMay 14, 2020In relation toLascassas