Tennessee Layoffs — April 2015
Employers in Tennessee submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2015, putting at risk an estimated 511 workers — down from March and down 43% versus April 2014. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 224 |
| Transportation | 2 | 220 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 67 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 224 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 220 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 3 | 381 |
| Shelby | 1 | 130 |
Davidson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 381 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 3 | 381 |
| Memphis | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 314 |
| Layoff | 2 | 197 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Tennessee's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Teeter | Nashville | 224 | Closure | |
| DAL Global Services | Memphis | 130 | Layoff | |
| First Transit | Nashville | 90 | Closure | |
| Cognosante | Nashville | 67 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Harris Teeter at its Nashville facility, reporting 224 affected workers. DAL Global Services followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.