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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 reported a strong turnout, with many individuals eager to find work. This expo aimed to provide hope and career advancement for those affected by recent layoffs. Job seekers can still find assistance at the American Job Center.

Memphis, TN

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/27/ready-work-job-fair-draws-hundreds-amid-memphis-area-layoffs/

Nike is planning significant workforce reductions across Tennessee and Mississippi. Nearly 600 employees will be laid off from Nike's Memphis operations. These job cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline the company's distribution centers. The company aims to improve efficiency and support profitable growth. Affected employees will be notified of their status by April 3, 2026.

Memphis, Tennessee

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

Regional One will lay off 103 employees and close its Extended Care Hospital on Madison Avenue. This closure is scheduled to take effect on September 1st. The company has officially notified the state of these impending layoffs. The Extended Care Hospital has provided services for patients recovering from extended illness or injury since 2014. This decision is attributed to challenges within the current healthcare environment and aims to optimize resources.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://wreg.com/news/local/regional-one-to-lay-off-103-from-extended-care-hospital/

Tennessee has experienced over 5,100 layoffs through the first half of the year. Shelby County alone accounted for nearly 1,500 of these job reductions. The Memphis metro area has seen a significant increase in workforce reductions. Several companies have announced job cuts, impacting various sectors. This trend indicates a challenging economic period for the region.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/08/07/tennessee-layoffs-metro-comparison-june-2026.html

Layoff notices in Shelby County have quadrupled in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. State data reveals a significant increase in employees affected by job cuts. This trend is highlighted by major companies like Nike, GXO, Ikea, and WK Kellogg Co. experiencing substantial workforce reductions. One laid-off parent expressed the difficulty of job searching in a saturated market. The economic instability is a significant concern for residents facing unexpected job losses.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/shelby-county-layoffs-increase-341-in-first-half-of-2026/article_f47c37ee-bbdf-42bc-abb7-535458018806.html

https://wreg.com/news/local/nike-may-move-some-memphis-operations-to-atlanta-company-memo-says/

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 Health operates other medical facilities in the area.

Memphis, Tennessee

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

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. Nike, GXO, IKEA, PMC Biogenix, CACI, WK Kellogg Co., and JBS USA were among them.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/business/development/2026/07/01/shelby-co-memphis-lost-1400-corporate-jobs-as-of-june-outpacing-2025-based-on-warn-notices/90745391007/

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 individuals secured new job placements.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/dozens-of-mlgw-employees-blindsided-after-jobs-eliminated-in-restructuring-effort/article_ddd769cc-13ef-44a5-9e18-e0d327ed7f6a.html

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 JBS USA will close its plant impacting over 200. Hollywood Feed also cut 20 corporate jobs due to economic pressures.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/wave-of-layoffs-hits-mid-south/522-034b6674-c688-455d-91cb-ec63926ffe6e

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 Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2026/06/08/wk-kellogg-co-warn-notice-layoffs-memphis/90464921007/

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/

A lot of us here in Memphis uprooted and relocated when Oracle leadership asked employees to relocate here. For our personal sacrifice in relocating, and to protect our jobs we are asking Oracle leadership to focus only on California Oracle sites for further layoffs.

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

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

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.