Tennessee Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Tennessee reported 6 WARN Act notices in March 2019, displacing an estimated 702 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 250 |
| Retail | 2 | 238 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
| Education | 1 | 41 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 250 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 238 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 1 | 250 |
| Knox | 1 | 161 |
| Shelby | 1 | 112 |
| Hamblen | 1 | 77 |
| Marion | 1 | 61 |
Davidson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 2 | 291 |
| Knox County | 1 | 161 |
| Shelby County | 1 | 112 |
| Hamblen County | 1 | 77 |
| Marion County | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | Nashville | 250 | ||
| Walmart | Knox County | 161 | ||
| Conduit Global | Shelby County | 112 | ||
| Walmart | Hamblen County | 77 | ||
| WestRock | Marion County | 61 | ||
| Lifetouch National School Studios | Nashville | 41 |
The most significant filing came from CVS Health at its Nashville facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Walmart followed with 161 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.