Growth in ‘early-career’ residents is quicker in Tennessee counties bordering big cities

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Counties near Tennessee’s biggest cities saw the fastest growth rates for “early-career” adults ages 25 to 44 since 2020, according to a report released by the Tennessee State Data Center Monday.

The center, part of the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, analyzed population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2020 to 2025.

Overall, the state saw an 8.9% change in the 25-44 age …

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