Tennessee Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Tennessee reported 31 WARN Act notices in May 2020, displacing an estimated 3,068 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 219% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1,071 |
| Accommodation & Food | 9 | 977 |
| Education | 2 | 366 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 257 |
| Transportation | 2 | 193 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 131 |
| Retail | 1 | 43 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 27 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,071 workers across 12 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 977 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 12 | 1,522 |
| Wilson | 1 | 359 |
| Shelby | 5 | 310 |
| Sullivan | 2 | 309 |
| Sevier | 1 | 112 |
Davidson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 1,522 workers across 12 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 20 | 2,178 |
| Memphis | 4 | 465 |
| Knoxville | 1 | 97 |
| Athens | 1 | 80 |
| Sparta | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Cox Automotive at its Nashville facility, reporting 359 affected workers. GCA Educational Services followed with 301 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 Manufacturing 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.