Tennessee Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Tennessee filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 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)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 190 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions 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 single largest action involved 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.