Tennessee Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Tennessee reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 270 workers. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
270
Workers Affected
90
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Tennessee (DOL/BLS)
3.6%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
4,015
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
0.54%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 190 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 190 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain Logistics | Lebanon | 145 | ||
| Linamar Shelbyville | Shelbyville | 80 | ||
| Smoky Mountain Logistics | Lebanon | 45 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Smoky Mountain Logistics at its Lebanon facility, reporting 145 affected workers. Linamar Shelbyville followed with 80 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Tennessee for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Tennessee.