Tennessee Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Tennessee submitted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2025, putting at risk an estimated 868 workers — down from April and down 72% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 217 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 97 |
| Transportation | 1 | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 97 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 1 | 658 |
| Shelby | 2 | 185 |
| DeKalb | 1 | 25 |
Rutherford felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 658 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 1 | 658 |
| Memphis | 2 | 185 |
| Smithville | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Tennessee this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | Murfreesboro | 658 | ||
| GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze | Memphis | 97 | ||
| Saddle Creek | Memphis | 88 | ||
| Tenneco Automotive Operating | Smithville | 25 |
Topping the list was Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations at its Murfreesboro facility, reporting 658 affected workers. GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Tennessee, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.