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Portland, TN vs Athens, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Athens has been positive.
- Athens has 1.0% less unemployment than Portland.
- Athens job growth has increased by 8.1% in the past 10 years.
 Portland, TNAthens, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth51.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Portland    2 Reviews

Cindy · 
Over 4 years ago

Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I  More

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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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