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American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free services that help you find steady, good-paying jobs all over Tennessee. You can get training, job counseling, financial aid for education, and much more. Click on the button below to learn which services you might qualify for!

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free services that help you find steady, good-paying jobs all over Tennessee. You can get training, job counseling, financial aid for education, and much more. Click on the button below to learn which services you might qualify for!

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Getting Back To Work!

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April events happening across Tennessee:

April 21 and April 28 - Davidson County

9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

BB Nash, a new protein bar manufacturer, is holding a hiring event April 21 and April 28. The event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

Location:

715 Massman Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37210

Interviews and hiring will be done on the spot. 

Open Positions:

  • Warehouse associate - $21 an hour
  • Production associates - $21 an hour
  • Machine operators - $25 an hour
  • Quality technicians - $25 an hour
  • Maintenance technician - Depends on experience
  • PLC technicians - Depends on experience

Why Join BB Nash?

  • Competitive pay
  • Great benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Hands-on training
  • Be part of something new
  • Make an impact

View job openings and apply online.


April 23 - Maury County

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT

The American Job Center in Columbia is holding a Second Chance Resource Fair and Hiring Event on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The event is 1-3 p.m. CDT.

Location:

American Job Center
119 Nashville Highway
Columbia, Tennessee 38401

Come prepared for interviews!

The hiring event will include a free expungement consultation clinic with licensed attorneys. 

Participating employers include:

  • Hire Quest Direct
  • TA Staffing
  • Resource MFG
  • Surge Staffing
  • Goodwill (Career Solutions)
  • CLI

Resources include:

  • Maury County Mobile Unit
  • Operation Stand Down
  • Health Department
  • TN Mental Health
  • Columbia Cares
  • Family Center
  • Maury County Prevention Coalition
  • Center of Hope
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Aging & Disability
  • Job Core
  • VOS
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology

For more information call 931-490-3800.


April 23 - Haywood County

10:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

The American Job Center will host a Multiple Employer Job & Resource Fair at TCAT Stanton, providing job seekers with the opportunity to connect with a wide range of employers and community resource organizations — all in one convenient location.

Event details:

  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Stanton, 8285 Highway 222, Stanton, TN 38069

Attendees will have the chance to meet with multiple employers and service providers, explore career opportunities, and access valuable community resources. This event is designed to support job seekers at all stages by offering direct connections to hiring organizations and support services.

For additional information email Belinda.Potter@tn.gov or text (731) 445-3028.


April 28 - Blount County

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT

The American Job Center of Tennessee is hosting a One Stop Resource Job Fair in Blount County, bringing together employers, community resources, and job seekers for an afternoon of opportunity. The job far is 1-3 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Location:

Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, Tennessee 37804

Participating employers and organizations include:

  • Emory Valley Center
  • Sea Ray
  • Randstad
  • BCWEN Door Service
  • AB Enterprises
  • Manpower
  • Oldham Hospitality
  • McNabb Center
  • Performance Food Group (PFG)
  • Knoxville Area Transit
  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Hillcrest Healthcare
  • City of Maryville
  • AutoZone
  • Superior Environmental Solutions

Resources available:

  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • TCSEPP

April 30 - Dyer County

10:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

The American Job Center in Dyersburg is holding a multi-employer job and resource fair on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Location:

American Job Center
313 West Cedar Street
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024

Event Highlights

  • Connect with multiple employers in one location
  • Explore a variety of job opportunities
  • Access community resources and support services
  • Network with hiring representatives
  • Open to all job seekers

For more information contact Karen Davison at Karen.Davison@tn.gov or text 731-501-1163.


May events happening across Tennessee

May 12 - Shelby County

10:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

A YMCA Workforce Development Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Memphis. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT.

Location:

New Covenant Seventh-day Adventist Church
4335 Hornlake Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38109

Employers will offer on-the-spot interviews. More than 20 employers and service providers will be on hand, including:

  • PLM Marketing
  • Rockwool
  • Memphis Zoo
  • Kirby Pines
  • Sure Staff
  • Angel Care
  • TN AFIRM
  • Goodwill
  • AJC
  • Cook Group Insurance
  • Memphis Allies
  • Southern Security
  • Ave Maria
  • MIFA
  • Wilson Sensational Care
  • Shelby County Election
  • Navigate Reconnect
  • Shelby Literacy Center

These employers are hiring for a variety of jobs, including:

  • Reset merchandiser
  • Caregiver
  • Horticulturists
  • Splash pad attendants
  • Groundskeepers
  • ADC Attendance
  • Hangers
  • Pricers
  • Grader/Sorters

May 20 - Virtual

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CDT

Take the first step into public service, without leaving your home.

This career fair is for you if you:

  • Are interested in working for Tennessee State Government
  • Are exploring career options in public service

Featured agencies include:

  • Tennessee Department of Correction
  • Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration
  • Tennessee Department of Health
  • Tennessee Department of Human Resources
  • Tennessee Department of Human Services
  • Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
  • Tennessee Department of Revenue
  • Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security
  • Tennessee Highway Patrol

This is a virtual-only event. Register for the career fair.


May 26-28 - Davidson County

9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

Location:
American Job Center
2848 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37214

Border Patrol Agent benefits:

  • Up to $60,000 in recruitment incentives
  • Starting salary: $51,632 to $91,912
  • Health, dental, and vison insurance
  • 401(k) match and pension
  • Paid time off

Requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have a valid unrestricted driver’s license
  • Resided in the United States 3 out of the last 5 years
  • Be eligible to carry a firearm
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 40 (veterans can apply for an age waiver)
  • 1-year full time work experience in any field – or a combination of work experience and college education
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence
  • No marijuana in the last 90 days, no hard drug use in the last 3 years
  • Be willing to relocate

May 26-28 - Sumner County

9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

Location:
American Job Center
1598 GreenLea Boulevard
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066

Border Patrol Agent benefits:

  • Up to $60,000 in recruitment incentives
  • Starting salary: $51,632 to $91,912
  • Health, dental, and vison insurance
  • 401(k) match and pension
  • Paid time off

Requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have a valid unrestricted driver’s license
  • Resided in the United States 3 out of the last 5 years
  • Be eligible to carry a firearm
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 40 (veterans can apply for an age waiver)
  • 1-year full time work experience in any field – or a combination of work experience and college education
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence
  • No marijuana in the last 90 days, no hard drug use in the last 3 years
  • Be willing to relocate

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