Tennessee Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Tennessee filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 163 workers. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
163
Workers Affected
82
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Tennessee (DOL/BLS)
3.6%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,847
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.52%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 75 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brand House Collective | Nashville | 88 | ||
| Fayette County Public Schools | Rossville | 75 |
The single largest action involved The Brand House Collective at its Nashville facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Fayette County Public Schools followed with 75 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Tennessee for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Tennessee.