Employers that hire people with a record, Knoxville after 3 years as a mechanic

A few employers in Knoxville say they hire people with a record, including a manufacturer and a warehouse. I am in Knoxville, in case local advice matters. Pay starts at an hourly rate with benefits after 3 months. Did they ask about it in the interview?

Check your record before you apply so nothing surprises you. A free legal clinic helped me look.