Tennessee Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Tennessee submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 473 workers — down from July and up 85% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 185 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 44 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 244 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 2 | 244 |
| Maury | 1 | 107 |
| Shelby | 1 | 78 |
| Sumner | 1 | 44 |
Rutherford felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| La Vergne | 2 | 244 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 107 |
| Memphis | 1 | 78 |
| Portland | 1 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 229 |
| Layoff | 1 | 122 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain | La Vergne | 122 | Layoff | |
| Dhl | La Vergne | 122 | ||
| Asco | Mount Pleasant | 107 | Closure | |
| Benchmark Brands | Memphis | 78 | Closure | |
| Magna Techform of America | Portland | 44 | Closure |
Topping the list was Excel Inc. DBA DHL Supply Chain at its La Vergne facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Dhl followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.