Tennessee Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Tennessee posted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 572 workers and down 64% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 191 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 541 |
| Government | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 541 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Government reported 31 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cocke | 1 | 320 |
| Shelby | 1 | 221 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 31 |
Cocke absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 320 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cocke County | 1 | 320 |
| Shelby County | 1 | 221 |
| Hamilton County | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conagra Brands | Cocke County | 320 | ||
| Cummins | Shelby County | 221 | ||
| Regis | Hamilton County | 31 |
The largest notice was filed by Conagra Brands at its Cocke County facility, reporting 320 affected workers. Cummins followed with 221 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.