NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Nearly 6,000 Tennessee workers have now been impacted by Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, notices filed across the state in 2026, according to data posted by state officials.
Since late June, six additional WARN notices have been filed, affecting another 981 workers and bringing the year’s total to at least 5,982 employees facing layoffs or workplace closures.
WARN notices are required under federal law when employers plan significant layoffs or facility closures, providing advance notice to workers and state agencies.
New August Layoff Notices Filed
Among the newest notices posted in August are:
- Resource Label (Williamson County): 68 workers affected, layoffs scheduled for Oct. 3.
- TikTok USDS JV (Davidson County): 250 workers affected as the company plans to close its Nashville office on Oct. 5.
- Wellpath (Shelby County): 119 workers affected, with layoffs scheduled for Sept. 30.
The TikTok filing represents one of the largest recent notices and follows the company’s decision to shut down its Nashville operation as part of an effort to streamline business operations.
Additional Summer Layoffs Increase Total
State records also show several significant WARN notices filed during the summer months.
Among them:
- Carlex in Monroe County reported layoffs affecting 325 workers.
- Regional One Extended Care Hospital in Shelby County reported 103 affected employees.
- Additional filings, including notices from manufacturing and healthcare employers, have contributed to the growing statewide total.
The cumulative impact has pushed Tennessee’s WARN-related job losses to nearly 6,000 workers during 2026.
Economic Concerns Continue
The latest Tennessee filings come amid broader concerns about employment trends nationwide.
Recent reports show U.S. employers cut thousands of jobs during July as many companies continued to adjust staffing levels and operations amid economic uncertainty.
While WARN notices do not always result in every listed employee losing a job, they are considered an important indicator of potential workforce reductions and business restructuring activities.
What Happens Next?
Workers affected by WARN notices typically receive advance notification of layoffs and may qualify for workforce assistance programs, job placement services and retraining opportunities through state and local agencies.
State officials continue to monitor WARN filings as employers across Tennessee evaluate business conditions and staffing needs through the remainder of the year.
