2025 is not shaping up to be a great year for Tennessee.
After a wave of recent factory closures has left workers across the state without jobs…
Unfortunately, the pain looks likely to continue.
More specifically, Tennessee is preparing for another blow to its manufacturing base as DeRoyal Industries announced plans to close its LaFollette facility, resulting in 153 confirmed layoffs. The medical and packaging manufacturer has filed notice with the state, confirming that operations will wind down through the end of 2025…