NewsNovember 8, 2026
Five Hamilton County employers have filed layoff notices this year, covering 852 jobs
The largest was Pilgrim's Pride, which closed its Broad Street plant in September.
Companies have to warn the state before large layoffs or closings. Five Hamilton County notices have been filed in 2026:
| Employer | Workers | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim’s Pride | 315 | Sept. 25 |
| T-Mobile | 200 | June 8 |
| Shimmick Construction | 183 | May 12 to June 5 |
| Yanfeng International Automotive Technology | 153 | June 29 |
| All Heart Pediatric Cardiology | 1 | March 6 |
Pilgrim’s Pride told the state it was permanently closing its plant at 1591 Broad St. The workforce included union and non-union employees.
Before that, the most recent Hamilton County notice on the state’s list was BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s, in July 2025, for 150 workers.