Murfreesboro Job Fair Oct. 1: Taylor Farms, Kroger, Yates Nissan and More Hiring

A state-run job fair at the American Job Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway, runs Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Employers include Taylor Farms (through Eclipse Staffing), Kroger, Yates Nissan, Chromalox and the U.S. Army.

Job seekers in Rutherford County have two big hiring opportunities in the first days of October. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is holding a job fair at the American Job Center in Murfreesboro on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the same week Buc-ee's holds its mass hiring event for its new I-24 travel center.

Job Fair Details

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: American Job Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Cost: Free

See the event listing.

Employers Attending

The state lists these employers:

• Eclipse Staffing (hiring for Taylor Farms)
• Kroger
• FrontLine Traffic Safety
• Chromalox
• Yates Nissan
• TN Professional Training Institute
• Home Instead
• U.S. Army
• Lady Connect LLC
• Surge Staffing

The state's listing also shows an 11th employer whose name is cut off on the page. Positions and pay were not listed, so ask each employer at their table.

What to Bring

The Department of Labor asks job seekers to:

• Bring two forms of identification
• Bring copies of your resume
• Dress professionally

For questions, contact Jeffrey Glidden at Jeffrey.glidden@tn.gov or 615-494-4271.

Buc-ee's Hiring Event the Same Week

Buc-ee's is holding its mass hiring event for the Murfreesboro travel center Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The View at the Fountains, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 4D. The company's posting lists pay of $20 to $25 an hour, and interviews are by invitation only after applying online. The store opens Nov. 16. Read the full Buc-ee's Murfreesboro story.

More Murfreesboro Hiring News

• AutoZone recently opened its 8,000th store in Murfreesboro.
• Nissan is weighing a third shift at its Smyrna plant as the Rogue Hybrid launches.
• New restaurants and stores are hiring after the September 2026 openings.

For major employers and job resources, see the Murfreesboro jobs guide, and for cost-of-living context, the Murfreesboro cost of living guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next job fair in Murfreesboro?

The Tennessee Department of Labor holds a job fair Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Job Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway.

What companies are at the Murfreesboro job fair?

Employers listed by the state include Eclipse Staffing (Taylor Farms), Kroger, FrontLine Traffic Safety, Chromalox, Yates Nissan, TN Professional Training Institute, Home Instead, the U.S. Army, Lady Connect LLC and Surge Staffing.

What should I bring to a Tennessee job fair?

Bring two forms of identification and copies of your resume, and dress professionally.

Where is the American Job Center in Murfreesboro?

The American Job Center is at 1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Is Buc-ee's hiring in Murfreesboro?

Yes. Buc-ee's holds a mass hiring event Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The View at the Fountains. Its posting lists pay of $20 to $25 an hour.

Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: Hiring Events.