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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!
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May events happening across Tennessee
May 1 - Hamilton County
Looking for your next job or a new career path? Join us for a community-wide career fair connecting job seekers with employers and resources across Southeast Tennessee.
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37406
What to Expect
- Employers actively hiring across multiple industries
- Opportunities to explore new career paths
- Access to community resources and training programs
- On-site networking with hiring managers and recruiters
Tips for Attending
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Dress professionally.
- Be prepared to introduce yourself and ask questions.
- Arrive early to maximize your time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and take the next step in your career.
Questions? Email William.Saxton@tn.gov or Donald Kilgore Donald.Kilgore@tn.gov.
May 6 - Hamblen County
10:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT
Location:
Downtown Morristown Farmers Market
130 W. Morris Blvd.
Morristown, TN
How to Prepare
- Bring copies of your resume
- Bring two forms of ID
- Dress professionally
Employers Attending
- Food City
- Goodwill
- Luttrell Staffing
- Staffmark
- Academy Sports
- Harrison Construction
- Telamon
Important Notes
- Employer attendance is not guaranteed
- Open to job seekers across industries
More Information
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 19 - Blount County
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
Location:
Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, TN 37804
A wide range of employers and resources will be on-site, including:
- TGS Precision
- McDonald’s
- Sea Ray Boats
- Hillcrest Healthcare
- University Physicians Association
- Randstad
- Emory Valley Center
- AutoZone
- Village Behavioral Health
- Manpower
- Wise Staffing
- TCAT Knoxville
- Roane State Community College
What to Bring
- Two forms of identification
- Copies of your resume
- Professional attire
For more information, contact Travis Rogers at Travis.Rogers2@tn.gov or call 865-324-5482.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local employers and explore new career paths!
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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