Tennessee Layoffs — December 2022
Employers in Tennessee submitted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2022, putting at risk an estimated 421 workers and down 44% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 121 |
| Education | 1 | 80 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 140 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 121 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 2 | 160 |
| Bradley | 1 | 140 |
| Roane | 1 | 121 |
Davidson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley County | 1 | 140 |
| Rockwood | 1 | 121 |
| Nashville | 1 | 80 |
| Davidson County | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beiersdorf | Bradley County | 140 | ||
| Alba Health | Rockwood | 121 | ||
| ABM Educational Services | Nashville | 80 | ||
| ABM Industries | Davidson County | 80 |
Topping the list was Beiersdorf at its Bradley County facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Alba Health followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.