Tennessee Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Tennessee logged 1 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 75 workers. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
75
Workers Affected
75
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Tennessee (DOL/BLS)
3.6%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,817
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
0.53%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 75 |
The Education sector dominated layoff filings with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County Public Schools | Rossville | 75 |
The biggest impact was at Fayette County Public Schools at its Rossville facility, reporting 75 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Tennessee for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Tennessee.