Tennessee Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Tennessee submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2019, putting at risk an estimated 144 workers — down from July and up 69% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 99 |
| Construction | 1 | 45 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 99 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Construction reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 1 | 99 |
| Sumner | 1 | 45 |
Shelby saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 1 | 99 |
| Nashville | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminix International Company Limited Partnership | Shelby County | 99 | ||
| United Structures of America | Nashville | 45 |
Topping the list was Terminix International Company Limited Partnership at its Shelby County facility, reporting 99 affected workers. United Structures of America followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.