Hundreds of job seekers attended a career expo in Memphis, seeking new opportunities amidst significant job losses in Shelby County. The event featured fifty employers offering on-site interviews to address a growing need for employment. Organizers... — read more 

Zillow has reached a new data licensing agreement with Realtracs, an MLS serving agents in six southeastern states. This deal addresses concerns regarding Zillow's use of broker-created data in AI models and market analytics. The agreement includes... — read more 

Resource Label Group is closing one of its Nashville locations. This action will result in job losses for some employees. The article does not specify the exact number of workers affected. The facility's closure date is also not provided. Further... — read more 

Tennessee has experienced over 5,100 layoffs through the first half of the year. Shelby County alone saw nearly 1,500 of these job reductions. The article indicates a significant increase in workforce reductions across the state. Specific companies... — read more 

Wellpath, a healthcare provider for Shelby County jail inmates, is planning to lay off workers. The company has provided medical, dental, and mental health services for 13 years. Further details about the layoffs are not available in the provided... — read more 

TikTok has closed its Nashville office after just over two years of operation. The company cited a need to streamline operations and better align teams for future growth. This decision resulted in the layoff of the entire local staff. TikTok had... — read more 

FedEx is closing hundreds of shipping centers nationwide as part of its Network 2.0 plan. This consolidation effort is expected to eliminate over 200 locations by the end of 2027. The company is also laying off more than 160 workers in New York due... — read more 

The Chattanooga Times Free Press has undergone an ownership change, resulting in over fifty employees losing their positions. Firecrown Media acquired the publication from WEHCO Media, significantly reducing the staff from 128 to 74. The new owners... — read more 

Job reductions in the Memphis area have significantly increased this year. Through June, over 2,200 workers have been laid off. This figure already surpasses the total number of layoffs recorded for the entirety of 2025. The trend indicates a... — read more 

Tennessee's job growth has significantly decelerated, leading to a more competitive environment for individuals seeking employment. This slowdown presents new challenges for the state's workforce. Economists are observing this trend closely. The... — read more 

A Volkswagen supplier in Chattanooga will be laying off 153 employees this summer. The affected workers are at the Yanfeng International Automotive Technology facility on Bonnyshire Drive. These employees do not have collective bargaining agreements... — read more 

A law firm is investigating Carlex Glass America for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff of 325 employees in Vonore, Tennessee. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before such... — read more 

Carlex will permanently lay off 325 employees in Tennessee. The company filed a WARN notice with the state labor department. These layoffs are scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026. Employees affected are part of a collective bargaining agreement... — read more 

Union representatives at WK Kellogg's Memphis plant allege the company is violating their collective bargaining agreement. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) claims WK Kellogg is disregarding... — read more 

Regional One Health will close its Extended Care Hospital on September 1st. This closure will result in the layoff of 103 workers. The facility is a 30-bed long-term care unit. The reasons for the closure were not immediately provided. Regional One... — read more 

Pilgrim's is closing the harvesting section of its Chattanooga poultry facility. This decision is part of a $75 million expansion and modernization project at its Ellijay, Georgia location. The company states this move will increase processing... — read more 

Shelby County experienced increased job losses in 2026. Over 1,400 jobs were affected by WARN notices by June 30. This total already surpasses the entire previous year's job reductions. Several companies contributed to these workforce reductions... — read more 

YesCare will permanently close its headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee. This action will result in the layoff of 150 employees. The correctional facility care provider filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8. This bankruptcy followed a default on a... — read more 

Hard Rock Cafe announced a permanent closure. This closure affects its Pigeon Forge location. The facility is located in East Tennessee. The closing date is set for August 23. A total of 61 workers will be impacted. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ... — read more 

Pennymac is closing a Tennessee branch. Job cuts are occurring in its direct consumer lending. Difficult financial conditions were the stated reason. Displaced personnel will receive financial separation. Some individuals may move to different... — read more 

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... — read more 

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation. This investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Pilgrim's Pride notified the state of 315 layoffs on June 16, 2026. The firm believes the company may... — read more 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) ended 33 employment positions. This action was part of a company restructuring effort. Many affected employees felt blindsided by the decision. Thirty-one individuals reapplied for other company positions. Fifteen... — read more 

Amazon will establish a new delivery hub in Chattanooga. This project expects to create 300 local jobs. The facility will span 200,000 square feet. Operations are slated to begin in 2028. It will support faster package delivery for... — read more 

Several employers in the Memphis area recently announced layoffs or restructuring. These actions will affect hundreds of workers across the Mid-South. Memphis Light, Gas, and Water eliminated 33 positions. WK Kellogg plans to lay off 117 workers, and... — read more 

CACI Inc. will lay off 75 workers. The software company is located in Millington, Tennessee. These permanent layoffs will begin on August 1. The company filed an official WARN Notice. This notice was submitted to the Tennessee Department of Labor on... — read more 

JBS USA is preparing to cut about 2,000 jobs. The company will close two beef processing facilities. Pilgrim's Pride, a JBS subsidiary, is also shifting chicken production. These moves are due to significant profit losses in beef operations. The... — read more 

Tennessee is among the lowest-earning states for hourly pay in the U.S. The state ranks 44th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. for average hourly earnings. Workers in Tennessee earn an average of $31.79 per hour. They work an average of 34.7... — read more 

Ardent Health subsidiaries Lovelace Health System and BSA Health system announced layoffs. Lovelace Health System cut 43 positions. BSA Health system eliminated 29 positions. These reductions primarily affected administrative and support roles. The... — read more 

WK Kellogg Co. is reducing its Memphis workforce. A layoff notice was filed on June 8. This Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) concerns permanent layoffs. The layoffs affect its 2168 Frisco Ave. facility. The notice went to the... — read more 

Hollywood Feed is undergoing a corporate restructuring. This action impacts 20 employees at its headquarters. The company informed staff on June 1. Economic challenges in the pet industry prompted the move. Consumer base impacts also contributed to... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more