Tennessee Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Tennessee submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2019, putting at risk an estimated 159 workers — down from November and down 63% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 95 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 95 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 1 | 64 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 51 |
| Rhea | 1 | 44 |
Shelby bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 64 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 1 | 64 |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 51 |
| Dayton | 1 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Hospitality | Shelby County | 64 | ||
| Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P | Lincoln County | 51 | ||
| IAC Dayton | Dayton | 44 |
Topping the list was Dexter Hospitality at its Shelby County facility, reporting 64 affected workers. Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P followed with 51 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.