Tennessee Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Tennessee reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2021, displacing an estimated 139 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 95% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 139 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 139 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 1 | 139 |
Shelby felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 1 | 139 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Shelby County | 139 |
The most significant filing came from Aramark at its Shelby County facility, reporting 139 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.