Tennessee Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Tennessee posted 7 WARN Act notices in October 2019, affecting an estimated 534 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and up 51% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 198 |
| Education | 1 | 152 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 109 |
| Retail | 1 | 51 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 24 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 198 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Education reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 261 |
| Unicoi | 1 | 125 |
| Shelby | 3 | 93 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 55 |
Hamilton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 261 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 1 | 152 |
| Memphis | 1 | 125 |
| Hamilton County | 1 | 109 |
| Shelby County | 3 | 93 |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetouch National School Studios | Nashville | 152 | ||
| Regal Beloit America | Memphis | 125 | ||
| Trigo | Hamilton County | 109 | ||
| Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P | Lincoln County | 55 | ||
| City Gear | Shelby County | 51 | ||
| Huddle House | Shelby County | 24 | ||
| Strike King Lure | Shelby County | 18 |
The largest notice was filed by Lifetouch National School Studios at its Nashville facility, reporting 152 affected workers. Regal Beloit America followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.