Tennessee Layoffs — March 2015
Employers in Tennessee filed 8 WARN Act notices in March 2015, impacting roughly 707 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 27% versus March 2014. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 448 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 198 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 448 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 198 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 1 | 206 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 149 |
| Davidson | 1 | 96 |
| Shelby | 1 | 61 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 53 |
Lawrence absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg | 1 | 206 |
| East Ridge | 1 | 149 |
| Nashville | 1 | 96 |
| Memphis | 1 | 61 |
| Jefferson City | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 509 |
| Layoff | 2 | 198 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Tennessee's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Apparel | Lawrenceburg | 206 | Closure | |
| Life Care Centers of America | East Ridge | 149 | Layoff | |
| Dell Computer | Nashville | 96 | Closure | |
| Cartus | Memphis | 61 | Closure | |
| American Wood Products | Jefferson City | 53 | Closure | |
| Parkridge West Hospital | Jasper | 49 | Layoff | |
| Hemlock Semiconductor | Clarksville | 48 | Closure | |
| AeroPro | Cosby | 45 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Jones Apparel at its Lawrenceburg facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Life Care Centers of America followed with 149 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.