Tennessee Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Tennessee filed 6 WARN Act notices in July 2023, impacting roughly 609 workers — representing a pullback from June. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 184 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 180 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 185 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 184 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knox | 1 | 185 |
| Williamson | 1 | 180 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 125 |
| Shelby | 1 | 60 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 59 |
Knox bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 1 | 185 |
| Nashville | 1 | 180 |
| Memphis | 1 | 84 |
| Shelby County | 1 | 60 |
| Cumberland County | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stag Fulfillment | Knoxville | 185 | ||
| American Physician Partners | Nashville | 180 | ||
| AKI, Inc. DBA Arcade Beauty | Memphis | 84 | ||
| Valu Merchandisers | Shelby County | 60 | ||
| Manchester Tank & Equipment | Cumberland County | 59 | ||
| Eureka Foundry | Hamilton County | 41 |
The single largest action involved Red Stag Fulfillment at its Knoxville facility, reporting 185 affected workers. American Physician Partners followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.