650+ Retail Jobs in Nashville, TN

Government wage data shows the typical frontline retail path is still modestly paid: Nashville retail salespersons had a $34,420 annual median in 2025, with the 25th to 75th percentile running from $29,120 to $37,880. The better-paid step-up is supervision: first-line supervisors of retail sales workers had a $51,990 median and a $80,990 90th-percentile wage. Recent posting-based signals are higher because they mix frontline hourly roles with supervisors and specialty store jobs; hourly postings center on about $15 to $17 / hour, while salaried postings center on about $55k to $73k.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 319 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $31,200 at the 25th percentile, $34,320 at the median and $44,814 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of October 16, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Balanced market | next 3-6 months

Retail in Nashville is a workable market, but it is not an easy one. Metro unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, metro nonfarm employment was 1.2003 million, and Nashville's trade, transportation, and utilities supersector was 224.7 thousand jobs, down 0.2220% year over year. At the same time, the local market still showed more than 850 retail postings across more than 300 companies over the last 90 days, and Opry Mills alone announced a seasonal push for nearly 500 holiday workers across more than 50 retailers. That points to real hiring lanes for applicants who are flexible, but not to a broad seller's market for workers.

Best positioned: Candidates with recent store-floor experience, open availability, and clear evidence of inventory management, cash handling, and merchandising have the best odds right now.

Main caution: Do not mistake salary-heavy postings for typical frontline pay: BLS puts Nashville retail salespersons at a $34,420 annual median, while newer posting-based salary bands mix in supervisory and specialty roles.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 653 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Dollar General: 32 open roles
2. The Kroger Co.: 29 open roles
3. Cracker Barrel: 14 open roles
4. Macy's: 12 open roles
5. Sun Tan City: 12 open roles
6. The TJX Companies, Inc.: 12 open roles
7. AutoZone, Inc.: 11 open roles
8. Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.: 11 open roles
9. Bath & Body Works: 9 open roles
10. Gap Inc.: 9 open roles

Where the openings are

• Nashville: 308
• Franklin: 96
• Mount Juliet: 41
• Brentwood: 37
• Hendersonville: 34
• Smyrna: 27
• Gallatin: 23
• Goodlettsville: 18

Work arrangement

on-site 624 (99%), hybrid 2 (0%), remote 2 (0%)

Where the demand is

Opportunity is spread across many employers rather than dominated by one chain. Over the last 90 days, the local sample showed more than 850 retail postings across more than 300 companies, and hiring looked fragmented rather than concentrated. Dollar General was the most consistently active named employer in the sample, with more than 75 postings. Within the sample, about 80% of postings sat in general retail, about 10% in retail apparel and fashion, and about 5% in department, clothing, and shoe stores. The clearest near-term pockets are mall-based seasonal hiring and new-store activity. Opry Mills announced nearly 500 holiday roles across more than 50 retailers, with candidates encouraged to meet store managers in person and possibly interview on-site. Opry Mills also added or refreshed stores including OFFLINE by Aerie, Carter's, Reclectic, Fabletics, and Ulta Beauty, while ThirdLove was listed as opening soon at The Mall at Green Hills. Wedgewood Village also added first-Tennessee openings for ZIMMERMANN, STAUD, Malbon, Eberjey, and LL Bean in 2026, which matters more for candidates targeting premium apparel and lifestyle stores than for basic cashier work. That mix means the broadest access is still on the entry-level floor, but the better-quality openings cluster around retailers that need merchandising, opening and closing, and team-lead capability.

• Large chains and discount retail (high): Best for faster application volume, broader schedules, and entry-level access.
• Mall apparel and beauty retail (high): Best for seasonal hiring, in-person manager contact, and candidates with strong presentation and service skills.
• Store supervision and lead roles (moderate): Best pay upside, but fewer openings and a much higher proof bar around staffing, shrink, and store operations.

Where to focus: Start with mall retailers and large chains where managers are accessible in person, then use that foothold to move into assistant-manager or specialty-store roles.

Roles worth searching next

• Customer service representative: It uses the same service recovery, communication, and transaction discipline as store-floor work.
• Bank teller or branch service representative: It builds directly on cash handling, accuracy, customer trust, and front-counter professionalism.
• Hotel front desk or guest services agent: The crossover is strong for check-in workflow, customer complaints, upselling, and shift-based service.
• Patient access representative: This is a good pivot for people who are precise, calm with the public, and comfortable with check-in and data-entry routines.

What postings ask for

• Inventory management (table_stakes | immediate): It was the most common hard skill in sampled local retail postings, showing up in about 40% of roles. Who: Entry-level applicants, switchers, and anyone aiming for stock-plus-sales hybrid roles.
• Cash handling (table_stakes | immediate): Cash handling appeared in about 30% of local postings, making it one of the fastest ways to look job-ready on a retail resume. Who: Entry-level applicants and career switchers coming from restaurants, hospitality, or service counters.
• POS and cash register operation (table_stakes | immediate): Cash register operation appeared in about 10% of local postings, and broader hiring guidance still treats POS fluency as a core retail-associate skill. Who: Anyone without direct recent retail experience.
• Merchandising (differentiator | immediate): Merchandising appeared in about 25% of local postings and becomes more valuable in apparel, lifestyle, and specialty formats. Who: Candidates targeting apparel, beauty, home, and premium-store environments.
• Visual merchandising (differentiator | near-term): Visual merchandising showed up in about 15% of local postings and should matter more where Nashville is adding apparel and brand-led store concepts. Who: Mid-career retail workers and creative switchers aiming above basic cashier roles.
• Loss prevention and shrink awareness (premium | near-term): Loss prevention appeared in about 10% of local postings and is one of the clearest signals that you can handle responsibility beyond sales-floor basics. Who: Candidates targeting lead, key-holder, or assistant-manager roles.

Questions about this market

What do Retail roles pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN?

Government wage data shows the typical frontline retail path is still modestly paid: Nashville retail salespersons had a $34,420 annual median in 2025, with the 25th to 75th percentile running from $29,120 to $37,880. The better-paid step-up is supervision: first-line supervisors of retail sales workers had a $51,990 median and a $80,990 90th-percentile wage. Recent posting-based signals are higher because they mix frontline hourly roles with supervisors and specialty store jobs; hourly postings center on about $15 to $17 / hour, while salaried postings center on about $55k to $73k. Retail pay in Nashville trails the metro-wide mean of $31.92 per hour; even the broader sales-and-related group averaged $25.39 per hour in May 2025, so retail is a workable bridge job here but not a high-pay default.

Where is demand for Retail roles in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN concentrated?

Opportunity is spread across many employers rather than dominated by one chain. Over the last 90 days, the local sample showed more than 850 retail postings across more than 300 companies, and hiring looked fragmented rather than concentrated. Dollar General was the most consistently active named employer in the sample, with more than 75 postings. Within the sample, about 80% of postings sat in general retail, about 10% in retail apparel and fashion, and about 5% in department, clothing, and shoe stores. The clearest near-term pockets are mall-based seasonal hiring and new-store activity. Opry Mills announced nearly 500 holiday roles across more than 50 retailers, with candidates encouraged to meet store managers in person and possibly interview on-site. Opry Mills also added or refreshed stores including OFFLINE by Aerie, Carter's, Reclectic, Fabletics, and Ulta Beauty, while ThirdLove was listed as opening soon at The Mall at Green Hills. Wedgewood Village also added first-Tennessee openings for ZIMMERMANN, STAUD, Malbon, Eberjey, and LL Bean in 2026, which matters more for candidates targeting premium apparel and lifestyle stores than for basic cashier work. That mix means the broadest access is still on the entry-level floor, but the better-quality openings cluster around retailers that need merchandising, opening and closing, and team-lead capability.

Which employers are hiring the most Retail talent in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN?

Recent postings show the most activity from Dollar General (75 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Retail roles in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 2% are remote and 2% hybrid, with 95% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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