The Memphis economy in 2008.
by Wallace, Jeff
1990-2000 2000-2006
Tennessee 16.7% 6.1%
Chattanooga MSA 16.7% 4.2%
Knoxville MSA 15.2% 8.3%
Memphis MSA 12.9% 5.8%
Shelby County 8.6% 1.6%
Nashville MSA 25.1% 10.9%
U.S. 13.1% 6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Note: Table made from bar graph.
Chart 4. Employment Growth, Tennessee and Selected MSAs,
1990-2006
1990-2000 2000-2006
Tennessee 24.4% 3.6%
Chattanooga MSA 17.3% 3.0%
Knoxville MSA 24.8% 10.4%
Memphis MSA 17.4% 0.8%
Nashville MSA 31.8% 6.5%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (residence based).
Note: Table made from bar graph.
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