Tennessee Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Tennessee logged 48 WARN Act notices in April 2020, involving roughly 5,560 workers — falling below March and up 428% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2,307 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 737 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 637 |
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 481 |
| Transportation | 6 | 460 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 395 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 367 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 101 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 2,307 workers across 17 notices. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 737 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier | 3 | 772 |
| Davidson | 12 | 769 |
| Wilson | 3 | 560 |
| Sullivan | 2 | 411 |
| Knox | 3 | 364 |
Sevier was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 14% of all affected workers with 772 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 34 | 3,109 |
| Pigeon Forge | 2 | 688 |
| Kingsport | 1 | 304 |
| Dayton | 1 | 300 |
| Athens | 1 | 299 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Dollywood at its Pigeon Forge facility, reporting 630 affected workers. Under Armour Nashville Distribution House followed with 323 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.