Cumulus Media has begun another series of job cuts following previous reductions in August. These layoffs occur shortly after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Alden Global Capital now holds a controlling stake in Cumulus... — read more 

Tennessee has seen a significant number of workers affected by layoff and closure notices this year. A total of 6,655 individuals are covered by these WARN notices. Seven recent notices posted since mid-August account for 673 of these workers. These... — read more 

Warner Records Nashville has reduced its workforce by five employees. The affected individuals include the executive vp of marketing and the senior vp of publicity. Other positions eliminated were in radio and artist relations. These layoffs follow... — read more 

Knox County Schools is considering closing four schools to address budget shortfalls. This decision is part of a larger effort to improve the district's financial standing. The district aims to consolidate resources and reduce operational costs... — read more 

An auto parts manufacturing facility is now the subject of a lawsuit. Workers claim they were not given adequate notice before their employment was terminated. The legal action stems from recent layoffs at the plant. This situation has created... — read more 

The General Jackson Showboat will close permanently on December 15th, ending over 40 years of service. This closure will impact 114 employees. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development was officially notified of the impending... — read more 

Universal Music Group's Nashville division, MCA, has implemented layoffs affecting approximately fourteen employees. This move follows broader cost-cutting measures initiated by the parent company. Several key executives, including the COO, were... — read more 

SK On Tennessee has implemented further workforce reductions at its battery manufacturing facility in Stanton. This latest round of cuts impacts approximately 40 positions within the company. These reductions follow SK On Tennessee's transition to a... — read more 

The Tennessee Titans have made significant changes to their business operations. Three vice presidents have been let go, including the executive in charge of the recent uniform redesign. These departures come as the team prepares for a new stadium... — read more 

HCA Healthcare has eliminated over 200 corporate and IT positions in Nashville. These layoffs follow a significant $400 million earnings loss in 2026. The company is simultaneously expanding its operations in Hyderabad, India. This move mirrors a... — read more 

Kilgore Flares Company is laying off 127 employees at its Toone, Tennessee facility. This significant reduction represents nearly half of the plant's total workforce. The company manufactures military countermeasures and other defense-related... — read more 

HCA Healthcare has announced a reduction in a small percentage of its positions. The company cited increasing operational costs, a rise in uninsured patients, and evolving healthcare policies as reasons for the decision. These changes are intended to... — read more 

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