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

A few employers in Nashville say they hire people with a record, including a manufacturer and a warehouse. I am in Nashville, in case local advice matters. They still run a background check later but consider it case by case. Any other leads?

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

Be honest, brief and forward-looking when you talk about it. They care more about what you did since.