Unexpected Shiloh Plant Closure Will Impact 69 Workers in Dickson

Dickson, TN — The City of Dickson has been notified that the Shiloh manufacturing facility will close, resulting in the loss of 69 jobs, according to information shared during the June 1, 2026 meeting of the Dickson City Council.

Mayor Don Weiss informed council members that the city received a letter on May 18 from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding the closure. The notice indicated that 69 employees would be affected by the shutdown. City officials said they have not been provided additional details regarding the reason for the closure or a timeline for winding down operations.

"We received a letter from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development on the closing of the Shiloh plant here in town," Weiss said during the meeting. "There are 69 jobs that have been impacted by that closing. That's all we've been informed about as far as the reason why." The announcement came during the mayor's communications portion of the meeting.

The closure will affect dozens of local families and adds uncertainty for workers who now face the prospect of finding new employment. While Dickson County's economy has remained relatively strong in recent years, the loss of nearly 70 jobs is expected to be felt throughout the community.

At this time, it is unclear whether employees will be offered severance packages, transfer opportunities, or workforce assistance programs. The Tennessee Department of Labor typically works with employers and local workforce development agencies to provide resources to displaced workers when large layoffs occur.

The Shiloh facility has operated in Dickson for several years and has been part of the city's manufacturing sector, which remains an important component of the local economy. Manufacturing jobs generally provide wages and benefits that support families and contribute to the local tax base through spending and economic activity.

City officials did not indicate whether economic development organizations, including local and regional recruitment agencies, are pursuing replacement employers for the facility.

The closure comes as communities across Tennessee continue to compete for industrial investment while also navigating economic changes affecting the manufacturing sector nationwide.

Additional information about the closure, including the facility's future plans and assistance available to affected employees, is expected to become available in the coming weeks.

The Dickson County Times will continue to follow this story as more details emerge.