Tennessee Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Tennessee logged 4 WARN Act notices in April 2023, involving roughly 424 workers — climbing above 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 dominated layoff filings with 197 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 197 |
| Davidson | 2 | 187 |
| Shelby | 1 | 40 |
Tipton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 197 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. 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 | Mt. Pleasant | 197 | ||
| Lyft | Nashville | 133 | ||
| TravelCenters of America | Davidson County | 54 | ||
| KIPP Memphis Academy Middle School | Memphis | 40 |
The biggest impact was at The Delfield at its Mt. Pleasant facility, reporting 197 affected workers. Lyft followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.