Tennessee Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Tennessee submitted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2023, putting at risk an estimated 609 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 185 workers across 1 notice. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Red Stag Fulfillment at its Knoxville facility, reporting 185 affected workers. American Physician Partners followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.