'We have a problem:' U.S. maternal deaths are rising. So are Tennessee's. Here's why The Citizen 3 years ago A CDC report last month found that the rate of maternal deaths rose sharply in 2021. Tennessee’s own death rate also likely increased, experts say. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee's COVID-19 deaths now almost all among the unvaccinatedDateJuly 6, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee's unemployment rate falls to 11.3% in May after April shattered record highsDateJune 19, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee's ACT score dips slightly in 2019, but student participation rate hits an all-time highDateNovember 4, 2019In relation toLascassas