Tennessee Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Tennessee posted 5 WARN Act notices in December 2023, affecting an estimated 290 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 31% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 84 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 47 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 84 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 2 | 159 |
| Dyer | 1 | 84 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 40 |
| Loudon | 1 | 7 |
Rutherford bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 159 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 2 | 159 |
| Nashville | 2 | 124 |
| Loudon County | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A | Nashville | 84 | ||
| Ameri-Kleen | Murfreesboro | 80 | ||
| Viviant Healthcare of Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | 79 | ||
| Aludyne | Nashville | 40 | ||
| Apex Canvas | Loudon County | 7 |
The largest notice was filed by Chick-fil-A at its Nashville facility, reporting 84 affected workers. Ameri-Kleen followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.