Gaylord to lay off dozens

The operators of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center are preparing to lay off more than 60 people as part of the outsourcing of their laundry operations.

Gaylord officials this week told the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development they will cut 61 jobs on March 6. The state will provide transition services to the workers, who are not covered by any unions. Hotel officials say they have been working with outside provider Five Star Laundry and added that that company “has indicated that our valued laundry employees will have like employment options made available to them.”