Tennessee Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Tennessee submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2014, putting at risk an estimated 91 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 55 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knox | 1 | 55 |
| Hamblen | 1 | 36 |
Knox absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was The Rush at its Knoxville facility, reporting 55 affected workers. Home Trust Bank followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.