I thought about moving down to Knoxville a few months ago, the wife didn't like it though. She wanted to go to Columbus, OH cause she had family there.
There are local/regional trucking jobs everywhere down there. I'm surprised that most of the companies wanted 3 yrs end dump exp. Every one that I talked to there on my visit didn't really require lots of exp, just a class A or B CDL and a road test. (of course, I have almost 5 years end dump exp too...)
Try Tennesee Asphalt and Paving. I spoke with Becky about 2 months ago. They were needing something like 10 drivers for the winter and she said they'd be adding more once spring broke. They have 10 wheelers and tractors with end dump trailers.
I think her email address is:
[email protected], but don't quote me.