Layoffs in Tennessee
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Tennessee — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
70
WARN Notices
11,615
Employees Affected
69
Companies
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
18 new WARN notices filed affecting 2,631 employees in Tennessee. 64% of all notices are plant closures.
Tennessee Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
3.6%
as of 9/2025
Tennessee Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
3,419 employed
Total Private
2,950 employed
Education and Health Services
501 employed
Professional and Business Services
460 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
376 employed
Manufacturing
361 employed
Financial Activities
192 employed
Information
54 employed
Largest Layoffs in Tennessee
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gm - Ultium Cells Facility | 710 | Oct 30, 2025 | Layoff |
| Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | 658 | May 30, 2025 | Closure |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 615 | Jun 20, 2025 | Layoff |
| Fedex Supply Chain | 611 | Aug 27, 2025 | Closure |
| Nike Retail Services, Inc. | 583 | Jan 27, 2026 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Tennessee
How many layoffs have been reported in Tennessee?
Tennessee has had 70 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 11,615 employees across 69 companies. In the last 90 days, 18 new notices were filed affecting 2,631 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 3.6%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Tennessee?
The largest layoffs in Tennessee include Gm - Ultium Cells Facility (710 employees), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (658 employees), Vanderbilt University Medical Center (615 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Tennessee labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Tennessee?
The most affected industries in Tennessee are Manufacturing (18 notices), Transportation & Logistics (13 notices), Healthcare (10 notices).
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