Tennessee Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Tennessee recorded 1 WARN Act notices in November 2016, covering approximately 49 workers — marking a decline from October and up 22% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 49 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 49 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 49 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 49 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hixson | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart | Hixson | 49 | Closure |
Leading the list was Kmart at its Hixson facility, reporting 49 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.