Stanton, TN – A major employer in West Tennessee is preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with 150 employees expected to be laid off at a local battery facility.
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, BlueOval SK filed a WARN notice indicating the permanent layoffs will take effect Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The impacted facility is located at 2022 Battery Park Drive in Stanton, within Haywood County.
State officials said the company submitted the notification earlier this month as part of federal requirements under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which mandates advance notice for large-scale layoffs. The filing lists a total of 150 workers affected by the job cuts.
The memorandum, dated March 20, 2026, was distributed to multiple state and local leaders, including economic development officials and elected representatives. It outlines that the Tennessee Department of Labor’s Dislocated Worker Unit was notified on March 5, 2026, allowing time for workforce assistance planning.
BlueOval SK, a joint venture linked to electric vehicle battery production, has been a key part of Tennessee’s growing clean energy and automotive manufacturing sector. The reason for the layoffs was not specified in the notice.
Local and state agencies are expected to coordinate response efforts, which may include job placement services, retraining programs, and unemployment assistance for affected workers.
The announcement comes as communities across West Tennessee continue to monitor economic shifts tied to large-scale manufacturing investments and evolving industry demands.
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