Tennessee Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Tennessee reported 4 WARN Act notices in October 2018, displacing an estimated 354 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and roughly flat versus October 2017. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 226 |
| Transportation | 1 | 128 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 226 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 128 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson | 1 | 128 |
| Shelby | 1 | 99 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 81 |
| Davidson | 1 | 46 |
Robertson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson County | 1 | 128 |
| Shelby County | 1 | 99 |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 81 |
| Memphis | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Warehouse & Cartage | Robertson County | 128 | ||
| GSK Consumer Health - Global manufacturing & Supply | Shelby County | 99 | ||
| Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P | Lincoln County | 81 | ||
| Parthenon Metal Work | Memphis | 46 |
The most significant filing came from Commercial Warehouse & Cartage at its Robertson County facility, reporting 128 affected workers. GSK Consumer Health - Global manufacturing & Supply followed with 99 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.