Tennessee Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Tennessee reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2014, displacing an estimated 91 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 90% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 55 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 36 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector topped the list of affected industries with 55 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knox | 1 | 55 |
| Hamblen | 1 | 36 |
Knox felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 55 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 1 | 55 |
| Morristown | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 91 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rush | Knoxville | 55 | Layoff | |
| Home Trust Bank | Morristown | 36 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from The Rush at its Knoxville facility, reporting 55 affected workers. Home Trust Bank followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Tennessee. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Tennessee WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.