According to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce, for the week July 24, claims rose sharply from the week before from 6,150 to 7,586, an increase of 1,439 from last week. In Warren Co. there are 342 continued claims, up 13 from last week and 34 initial claims,down 50 from the previous week. White Co. has 162 continued claims, up 12 from last week and 15 initial claims, down 29. Van Buren has 33 continued claims and 3 initial claims.