Tennessee Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Tennessee recorded 2 WARN Act notices in September 2021, covering approximately 83 workers — marking a decline from August and up 93% versus September 2020. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 51 |
| Transportation | 1 | 32 |
The Construction sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 51 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 32 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 1 | 51 |
| Wilson | 1 | 32 |
Davidson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 51 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 1 | 51 |
| Nashville | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W McDougall | Davidson County | 51 | ||
| Ervin Express | Nashville | 32 |
Leading the list was John W McDougall at its Davidson County facility, reporting 51 affected workers. Ervin Express followed with 32 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Tennessee's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.