Tennessee Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Tennessee filed 5 WARN Act notices in November 2024, impacting roughly 493 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 3187% versus November 2023. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 343 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
| Transportation | 1 | 46 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 29 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 343 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 2 | 343 |
| Rutherford | 1 | 75 |
| Davidson | 1 | 46 |
| Washington | 1 | 29 |
Shelby was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 1 | 297 |
| Memphis | 3 | 150 |
| Davidson County | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 150 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper | Shelby County | 297 | ||
| Dillard's | Memphis | 75 | Closure | |
| Cummins | Davidson County | 46 | ||
| Hollingsworth | Memphis | 46 | Closure | |
| ProCare Private Duty | Memphis | 29 | Closure |
The single largest action involved International Paper at its Shelby County facility, reporting 297 affected workers. Dillard's followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.