Tennessee Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Tennessee reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2020, displacing an estimated 479 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 19% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 174 |
| Transportation | 1 | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 123 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 28 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 174 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam | 2 | 174 |
| Davidson | 1 | 154 |
| Perry | 2 | 120 |
| Hamblen | 1 | 31 |
Putnam was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 174 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 3 | 272 |
| Perry County | 2 | 120 |
| Putnam County | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Connector | Nashville | 154 | ||
| Bates Rubber #2 | Perry County | 92 | ||
| ABM Industry Groups | Nashville | 87 | ||
| ABM Industries | Putnam County | 87 | ||
| Abb | Nashville | 31 | ||
| Perry Community Hospital | Perry County | 28 |
The most significant filing came from Bridge Connector at its Nashville facility, reporting 154 affected workers. Bates Rubber #2 followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.