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Latest issue: Paychecks for Patriots is on a Mission

Paychecks for Patriots returns this month with six job fairs in one day, all aimed at connecting Tennessee veterans with employers who are hiring now.

More than 300 veterans attended last year’s event to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, and resources.

Dozens of large employers and veteran-owned companies will be on hand, with some offering on-the-spot hiring.

“Paychecks for Patriots is kind of like our annual Super Bowl,” said Daniel Noffsinger, Assistant State Director of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program. 

Read more in the October 2026 issue of FOCUS.