Key takeaways
- Labor Exchange dispatches same-day W-2 workers to East Tennessee employers across construction, warehouse, hospitality, events, manufacturing, and general labor.
- Office at 4408 Chapman Highway in South Knoxville. Phone 865-247-4957. Open Monday through Friday starting at 6:30 AM.
- Every worker is a W-2 employee of Labor Exchange, never a 1099 contractor. Payroll, taxes, workers’ comp, and screening are all on us.
- One all-in hourly rate. One invoice. No long-term contract and no minimum order.
Looking for the right employees?
We’ve got you covered! We support small businesses in Knox and Sevier counties and we take the time to understand what you need, then match you with pre-screened people who show up ready. We’re in the people business, and we’d love to help.
Excellence
We go the extra mile to make sure you not only get the job done, but that you have the best quality and right people doing it!
Integrity
We stand by our promises and follow through by doing what we say!
Flexibility
We meet change head on and work with you to get it done no matter what! We succeed when you do.
Our Hassle-Free Process: Here’s How It Works
Quick, Easy, Effective – Navigate Your Staffing Journey With Confidence.
1. Get Started
Kick things off by completing our 'Customer Information Sheet', which we'll send straight to your inbox. This will help us get a clear understanding of your unique staffing needs.
2. Discover Your Custom Solution
Based on your requirements, we'll create and send you a personalized quote. This provides a transparent look at our services tailored specifically for your business.
3. Seal The Deal
If our proposal aligns with your needs, all that's left is to sign off on the quote. This will officially kick-start our partnership, and we can't wait to get started!
4. Meet Your New Team
Once we have your approval, we'll handpick the best candidates from our pool of skilled professionals. Just sit back and relax as we order your new team of dedicated employees ready to contribute to your business.
Day Labor & Temporary Staffing in Knoxville
For employers: FAQs
How fast can Labor Exchange dispatch workers to a Knoxville job site?
For most calls before 10am, the same day. We pull from a pre-screened pool of W-2 workers we already know, so you're not getting whoever walked in that morning. Construction and warehouse before-7am calls go out within the hour. For specialized roles like forklift operator or machine operator, give us 24 to 48 hours so we can match the certification.
How much does it cost to use a Labor Exchange staffing crew?
One rate per worker hour. That rate covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and pre-screening. There are no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and you get one invoice. The exact rate depends on the role, the shift (weekday vs weekend vs holiday), and how specialized the work is. We quote you up front before we dispatch.
Are your workers W-2 employees or 1099 contractors?
W-2, always. Every worker we send is our employee. We carry their federal and state taxes, their workers' comp, and their unemployment. We don't do 1099 day labor. The protection from misclassification risk is the whole point and we're not cutting that corner for anyone.
What industries do you staff in East Tennessee?
Construction, warehouse, hospitality (hotels and restaurants), event staffing, manufacturing, and general labor. We've been in South Knoxville since 2012 and we know the local labor market — UT and downtown Knoxville rhythms, the Dollywood and Smokies tourism corridor, the Blount County manufacturing belt, and East Tennessee construction.
Do you offer temp-to-hire?
Yes. If we send you someone you want to keep, you can bring them on full-time. Most of our customers use this as a low-risk way to find people who actually stick. We don't charge a separate placement fee for most temp-to-hire conversions; the worker pays our rate during the trial period and then becomes your direct W-2 hire.
What happens if a worker no-shows or has to leave the assignment?
Call us at 865-247-4957 right away. Backfilling is one of the things we work hardest on. We track our active bench in real time, especially during peak weekends and seasonal swings (summer events, leaf season, Winterfest), so we can often have a replacement on the way within the hour. Honestly, the late save is the part of the work we love most.
Do you handle background checks and drug screening for hotel, construction, or warehouse jobs?
Yes, both on request. Standard background checks and drug screening are available before we dispatch anyone to your property. Some of our customers (especially branded hotels and certain manufacturing customers) require it as a default; we'll quote that into the rate when you tell us your requirements.
How is Labor Exchange different from PeopleReady, Labor Finders, or Express?
We're family-owned in South Knoxville and we're here, not in another state. Bill Peterson started this in 2012 and Kelly Peterson runs it now. You get a phone number that rings to people who know your job site and your supervisor by name. National franchises can move volume; we move relationships. Both have a place, but on a tight-timeline same-day call, we tend to win on speed and follow-through.
Testimonials
“So happy to have had such a great group of guys to help with our job. Drew, Travis, and Rob had great attitudes, energy, and the ability to listen. Thank you so much for sending these guys our way, really good workers!”
Leane P. ★★★★★
Cities and industries we serve
One call covers Knox, Blount, and Sevier counties. Tap a city or industry to see what kind of crews we dispatch and what local employers we work with.
Knoxville & Knox County
Home base. Same-day dispatch across UT, downtown, West Knox, and the I-40 corridor.
Maryville & Alcoa
Blount County manufacturing and the McGhee Tyson Airport corridor.
Pigeon Forge
Parkway hotels, Dollywood-area venues, and the cabin turnover corridor.
Gatlinburg
Downtown strip, Ski Mountain cabins, national-park gateway lodging.
Sevierville
Exit 407, the Parkway, Tanger Outlets, and the Smokies corridor.
All of East Tennessee
One call covers Knox, Blount, and Sevier. Same-day W-2 dispatch since 2012.