Tennessee Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Tennessee filed 4 WARN Act notices in September 2018, impacting roughly 429 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 61% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 177 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 87 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 85 |
| Retail | 1 | 80 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 177 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 87 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 2 | 257 |
| Perry | 1 | 87 |
| Rhea | 1 | 85 |
Shelby was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 257 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 2 | 257 |
| Perry County | 1 | 87 |
| Rhea County | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGSTX Distribution Services | Shelby County | 177 | ||
| Youth Villages | Perry County | 87 | ||
| Kayser-Roth | Rhea County | 85 | ||
| Fred's | Shelby County | 80 |
The single largest action involved LGSTX Distribution Services at its Shelby County facility, reporting 177 affected workers. Youth Villages followed with 87 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 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.