#tennessee

More than 4,000 working Tennesseans have been affected by layoffs or business closures at the halfway point of 2026.

The latest WARN notices posted by the state involve two Middle Tennessee companies. Those notices, posted this week, affect more than 250 workers.

Compared with the same period last year, the number of Tennesseans affected by layoffs or closures is nearly the same. From January 21 to May 30 of last year, more than 4,200 workers were affected. This year, from January through yesterday, more than 4,000 workers have lost their jobs.

In Knox County, more than 200 workers have been affected since January. That includes layoffs at Premier Building Maintenance Corporation in February and the closure of McKay’s Books earlier this month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E77lRCA5XOw

Over 4,000 Tennesseans have been affected by layoffs or closures in 2026. Dura-Shiloh and Shimmick Construction Company issued the latest WARN notices. These notices impact more than 250 workers in Di-kson and Hamilton counties. Tennessee's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% for the third month. This rate remains below the national average.

Nashville, Tennessee

Dura-Shiloh |

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/05/27/warn-notices-more-than-4000-working-tennesseans-affected-by-closures-layoffs-nearly-halfway-through-2026/

The Daily Wire recently implemented layoffs. The company's audience has significantly decreased across platforms. Its attempt to establish a "right-wing Hollywood" proved unsuccessful. The Daily Wire settled a $2 million class action lawsuit for data sharing. The media organization relocated its operations to Nashville in 2020.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/daily-wire-nashville-crashing/article_ff51493d-2df4-4b23-bd16-050b3b27cdbc.html

Greenbean Ventures, LLC will lay off 121 employees. The hemp manufacturer operates eight locations across East Tennessee. These layoffs are effective July 13. The company plans to move its operations to North Carolina. Tightening state regulations on hemp products caused this decision.

Johnson City, Tennessee

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/15/east-tennessee-business-lay-off-more-than-120-employees-move-north-carolina/

Forty-three union members faced layoffs last Friday. These workers are from LIUNA Local 846. They were employed on the Chickamauga Lock replacement project. The members were instructed not to return to work. They await further instructions regarding their employment.

Chickamauga, Tennessee

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/may/15/community-voice-contractor-layoffs-misplace-blame/

Tennessee saw thousands of worker layoffs in early 2026. From January to April, 3,377 workers were laid off. This marks the highest layoff total for that period since 2021. The largest single layoff event occurred in January. Nike Retail Services laid off over 580 employees from its Memphis logistics center.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/05/13/2026-layoffs-tennessee-eclipsing-recent-years/

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. finalized its acquisition of Kirkland's Inc. in April. Kirkland's Inc. was previously known as The Brand House Collective Inc. A layoff notice was recently filed with the state of Tennessee. The notice describes a permanent closure of the Brentwood office. This office had served as Kirkland's headquarters.

Brentwood, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/05/05/bed-bath-beyond-kirkland-brand-house.html

Tenneco will close its Smithville, Tennessee plant by mid-2027. This closure affects 146 employees at the Grizzly Lane facility. Another Tenneco plant on East Broad Street will remain open. The decision is part of global restructuring due to auto industry challenges. Tenneco offers assistance programs, career services, and severance packages.

Smithville, Tennessee

https://www.herald-citizen.com/smithville/news/local/tenneco-plant-closing/article_b3c33697-df06-55bd-80a5-bf1ff00d60dc.html

Hamilton County Health Department is reducing its workforce. Thirteen employees face layoffs, and two vacant roles will remain unfilled. The Health and Social Services Division will end its Dental Clinic and Community Assistance Program. Both programs are scheduled to conclude on July First. Surplus dental supplies will be redistributed to support existing programs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://www.wdef.com/hamilton-county-health-department-announces-layoffs/

The Daily Wire has initiated staff layoffs. A company spokesperson confirmed the organizational restructuring. Cuts primarily affected the Nashville production office. The company will focus resources on new entertainment projects. This follows previous staff reductions in March 2025.

Nashville, TN

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/05/01/daily-wire-layoffs/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260427222348/en/RJ-Young-Expands-Strategic-Partnership-with-Xerox-to-Serve-Clients-Across-Tennessee-Mississippi-and-West-Virginia

RJ Young, a leading provider of office technology solutions and managed services, today announced an expansion of its growing partnership with Xerox. Under this expanded agreement, RJ Young will now provide technical services for all Xerox clients, with sales support for SMB clients, across Tennessee, Mississippi, and West Virginia.

Can any tech in these areas comment? Are you employed still, did you even know about this?

• Global tech layoffs have topped 80,000 in the last four months, and Tennessee has been affected despite its push to grow as a tech hub.
• Nashville workers were caught in major cuts, including Oracle’s 25,000 layoffs in March tied to AI infrastructure investment and Amazon’s 16,000 layoffs in January after earlier reductions.
• Experts say AI is not only driving workforce reductions but could also put downward pressure on pay for some tech roles.
  https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/tech/2026/04/20/tech-layoffs-tennessee-workforce-ai/89610365007

QVC has filed for bankruptcy. The company promises business as usual. This applies to its Northeast Tennessee center. Operations there will continue normally. No immediate changes are expected at the facility.

https://www.supertalk929.com/2026/04/17/qvc-promises-business-as-usual-at-northeast-tennessee-center-while-filing-for-bankruptcy/

T-Mobile will lay off 200 employees in Chattanooga. These job cuts affect its customer service center. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 8th. The facility currently employs over 900 workers. A regional workforce team will provide support services to those affected.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://fox17.com/news/local/t-mobile-layoffs-in-chattanooga-t-mobile-layoffs-chattanooga-2026-customer-care-drive-job-cuts-warn-notice-tennessee-layoffs-chattanooga-call-center-workforce-impact

Dozens of workers were suddenly laid off from an Amazon delivery service partner. Pave it Forward Logistics closed on March 31, 2026, without prior notice to its more than 50 employees. Former workers claim they are still owed significant wages and paid time off. The owner, Jerame Stout, stated he cannot pay employees because Amazon allegedly withheld $600,000 in funds. Amazon maintains that delivery partners are independent businesses responsible for their own payroll, and former employees plan to sue Stout.

Lebanon, Tennessee

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/amazon-delivery-service-workers-claim-sudden-laid-off-at-lebanon-facility-without-pay/ar-AA20TPa3?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security revealed job cuts. This announcement was made on Friday. These job losses coincide with other layoffs. Hundreds of additional layoffs occurred. These additional layoffs affected two Memphis sites.

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/04/03/nike-layoffs-byhalia-mississippi-center.html

Blount Memorial Hospital announced layoffs affecting 85 workers. These changes will take effect on May 1. The hospital is contracting out its food, nutrition, and environmental services. Most affected employees will be rehired by Compass Healthcare organizations. This move aligns operations with the broader Prisma Health system.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/blount-memorial-hospital-layoff-85-workers/51-42928553-a4bb-4513-a5ed-9b1673228ae9

Blount Memorial Hospital is laying off 85 people. A WARN Notice filed with the state confirmed this. The layoffs will become effective on May 1, 2026. The hospital is the only one in its county. The impact on hospital services remains unclear.

Knoxville, Tennessee

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/03/25/blount-memorial-hospital-announces-layoffs/

More than 2,000 Tennesseans have been affected by layoffs or closures in 2026. The Department of Labor & Workforce Development lists 2,243 affected workers. These notices span from January 13 to March 5. First Brands Group, LLC recently affected 333 workers. This closure is in Lincoln County and is set for April 30, 2026.

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/18/warn-notices-more-than-2000-working-tennesseans-affected-by-closures-layoffs-so-far-2026/

BlueOval SK is reducing its workforce by 150 positions. This action follows a restructuring of its U.S. battery manufacturing operations. The joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and SK On is dissolving. SK On will now solely own and operate the Tennessee plant. Affected employees will receive regular pay and benefits for 60 days.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/business/2026/03/06/blueoval-sk-to-layoff-150-workers-tennessee/89024992007/

Tennessee's first and only Ikea store will close. The Memphis location is set to shut down in May. This closure will result in 114 layoffs. The store originally opened in 2016. It was the only Ikea in the state.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://dailymemphian.com/article/60601/ikea-memphis-closure-to-result-in-114-layoffs

Maury County will gain new factory employment. This follows significant job reductions. The prior job cuts happened many months ago. These new roles stem from manufacturing investments. The county is receiving new industrial capital.

https://www.wkrn.com/video/manufacturing-investments-in-maury-county-after-layoffs/11563800/

GXO Logistics will close its Memphis distribution center. This action will result in 185 employee layoffs. A WARN letter confirmed the facility's closure. The shutdown is expected between April 3 and May 31. The company submitted the notice to Tennessee labor officials.

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/international-logistics-company-announces-closure-of-memphis-distribution-center/522-a41705df-97de-404c-9aca-6747897f82fb

DLH Solutions announced significant job reductions. The company is laying off 209 employees. This action follows a government contract transition. It marks the sixth mass workforce reduction in Tennessee this year. This is also the fourth such event in Middle Tennessee.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/02/02/dlh-solutions-mass-layoff-government-contract.html

Nashville, Tennessee

DLH Solutions filed a WARN Notice. This notice affects 209 workers. The layoffs are permanent. They result from a government contract transition. A successor contractor will continue services.

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/02/more-than-200-workers-could-be-affected-by-layoffs-transition-government-contract-tn/

Nashville, TN

Music City Delivery will close its doors on April 2. This freighting company is located in Williamson County. Nearly 98 employees will be laid off. The company filed a WARN notification on January 26. This is the third mass layoff in Middle Tennessee for 2026.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2026/01/29/music-city-delivery-williamson-county-tn-closes/88415808007/

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/nike-expects-to-layoff-more-than-700-employees-in-tennessee-and-mississippi/522-c7e1188d-7fb6-4616-8e57-f60a678eb74a

Nike will lay off approximately 775 employees. These job reductions will occur in Tennessee and Mississippi. The company is streamlining its operations. This effort includes consolidating U.S. distribution centers. Nike aims to improve efficiency and achieve profitable growth.

Smoky Mountain Logistics, LLC plans to permanently close its Lebanon facility at the end of February, affecting 145 employees, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced Monday.The shutdown is set to take effect Feb. 28.

https://fox17.com/news/local/smoky-mountain-logistics-to-close-lebanon-facility-impacting-145-jobs-by-februarys-end

Linamar Shelbyville is preparing to permanently close its operations later this year, with the shutdown scheduled for July 31. The closure will impact 80 employees at the facility located at 100 Northcreek Drive.

https://fox17.com/news/local/linamar-shelbyville-announces-closure-impacted-80-employees-bedford-county-tennessee

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/70-to-be-impacted-by-layoff-in-johnson-city-warn-notice-says/

Layoffs are anticipated to impact various companies located in Memphis. Filings reveal that a total of 1,375 jobs have been cut. The news indicates that these job reductions are spread across multiple companies. While specific businesses are not named, the cuts affect the workforce within the Memphis city limits.

Tennessee is projected to see more than 8,500 layoffs in 2025, nearly a 19% increase compared to 2024. The forecast points to a growing trend of job cuts statewide, without naming any specific companies. Instead, it highlights a broader impact on Tennessee’s employment landscape.

https://fox17.com/news/local/more-than-8500-layoffs-hit-tennessee-in-2025-nearly-19-percent-increase-from-2024-davidson-maury-putnam-williamson-wilson-county-warn-notices-department-labor-workforce-development-economy-tariffs

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/batteryvault_general-motors-indefinitely-freezes-26b-activity-7398724869489737729-xDgR

General Motors has indefinitely frozen its $2.6 billion Tennessee megafactory project and announced its largest layoff wave, cutting 3,420 jobs across its EV and battery manufacturing operations in late 2025. The majority of affected workers are from its Detroit Factory Zero EV plant and the Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Ohio and Tennessee.

HD Supply’s distribution center in Middle Tennessee will permanently close next year, with layoffs announced ahead of the holiday season.

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/10/28/tennessee-supply-plant-closing-laying-off-more-than-100-workers/

Not good timing at all

More specifically, the DeRoyal facility in LaFollette, Tennessee, which produces all kinds of tools and instruments for use in healthcare settings, is closing down primary operations by the end of this month – with full shutdown by the end of 2025.

https://www.newsbreak.com/the-coconut-mama-317784482/4234203487555-tennessee-braces-for-incoming-factory-shutdown-and-153-layoffs-confirmed

bluecross blueshield of tennessee has started layoffs in chattanooga, with at least 150 employees being phased out of their jobs this month. the health insurance company confirmed the cuts in local reporting, and the move directly affects its operations in chattanooga, tn. this development was published on september 9, 2025 at 5:46 am utc. the full article, titled “bluecross blueshield layoffs begin: 150 workers cut in tennessee,” can be read at:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/health-care/2025/09/08/bluecross-blueshield-layoffs-chattanooga-tn-150-cut/85996684007/

the layoffs mark a significant workforce reduction in the healthcare industry.

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/bluecross-blueshield-of-tn-announces-around-95-more-layoffs-dozens-of-positions-eliminated/article_505b8dcc-5f9a-4b64-80fc-d20fbc90da6c.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAMo-4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtypVmQuYyfqhWu5acfBPOtn_FTLqJ2bHp_mECStwOIQhp2m6-HSlowf0HOs_aem_fOp-EtTyEgQztVTNNtXwvA

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released an official WARN Notice filed by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.

The notice says permanent layoffs will begin on September 1, 2025, impacting 150 workers.

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-bluecross-blueshield-of-tn-begins-layoffs-impacting-150-employees/article_28ad400e-03f6-4f31-a11d-d2c102da36ca.html