Tennessee Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Tennessee filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2019, impacting roughly 961 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 29% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 480 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 881 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 80 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 881 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 2 | 961 |
Shelby felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 961 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 2 | 961 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPO Logistics | Shelby County | 881 | ||
| Resources for Human Development | Shelby County | 80 |
The single largest action involved XPO Logistics at its Shelby County facility, reporting 881 affected workers. Resources for Human Development followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.