Tennessee Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Tennessee recorded 4 WARN Act notices in April 2023, covering approximately 424 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 49% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 197 |
| Transportation | 1 | 133 |
| Retail | 1 | 54 |
| Education | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 197 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 197 |
| Davidson | 2 | 187 |
| Shelby | 1 | 40 |
Tipton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 197 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 197 |
| Nashville | 1 | 133 |
| Davidson County | 1 | 54 |
| Memphis | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Delfield | Mount Pleasant | 197 | ||
| Lyft | Nashville | 133 | ||
| TravelCenters of America | Davidson County | 54 | ||
| KIPP Memphis Academy Middle School | Memphis | 40 |
Leading the list was The Delfield at its Mount Pleasant facility, reporting 197 affected workers. Lyft followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.