Employers that hire people with a record, Knoxville - what worked for you?

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. The HR contact was kind and direct. Any other leads?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.