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Athens, TN vs Gadsden, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gadsden has been positive.
- Gadsden has 0.5% less unemployment than Athens.
- Gadsden job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, TNGadsden, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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