Tennessee Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Tennessee filed 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, impacting roughly 299 workers and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 143 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 124 |
| Transportation | 1 | 32 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 143 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 2 | 156 |
| Hamblen | 1 | 143 |
Shelby absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 156 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 2 | 156 |
| Morristown | 1 | 143 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | Morristown | 143 | ||
| Service Master | Shelby County | 124 | ||
| American Stairways | Shelby County | 32 |
The single largest action involved Lear at its Morristown facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Service Master followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.