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Tennessee ranks #2 in business closures nationwide
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: A new study reveals Tennessee has the second-highest rate of first-year business closures in the U.S.
WHO: Tennessee business owners
WHAT: Study on first-year business closures
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 6:36 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The odds of sustaining a new business in Tennessee are notably low.
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