Over 5,000 Tennessee workers faced layoffs or closures halfway through 2026. The total reached 5,001 affected workers as of Monday. Recent WARN notices included Hard Rock Cafe, YesCare Corp., and Smurfit Westrock. These companies affected 61, 150, and 52 workers respectively. Tennessee's unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for four consecutive months.
Nashville, Tennessee
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