Tennessee Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Tennessee reported 1 WARN Act notices in March 2016, displacing an estimated 129 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 82% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 129 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 129 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McNairy | 1 | 129 |
McNairy saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 129 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Selmer | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 129 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Tennessee's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNairy Hospital | Selmer | 129 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from McNairy Hospital at its Selmer facility, reporting 129 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.