Tennessee Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Tennessee reported 5 WARN Act notices in March 2017, displacing an estimated 867 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 572% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 173 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 556 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 258 |
| Education | 1 | 53 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 556 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 258 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 2 | 556 |
| Davidson | 3 | 311 |
Shelby absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 556 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 2 | 556 |
| Nashville | 3 | 311 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 717 |
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
Closures accounted for 17% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter-Leath | Memphis | 341 | Layoff | |
| Signature Healthcare | Memphis | 215 | Layoff | |
| The Results Companies | Nashville | 150 | Closure | |
| Service Management Systems | Nashville | 108 | Layoff | |
| Aquinas College | Nashville | 53 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Porter-Leath at its Memphis facility, reporting 341 affected workers. Signature Healthcare followed with 215 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.