Major Employers in Gallatin and Sumner County

Gallatin and Sumner County’s major employment sectors include public education, health care, local government, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, higher education, restoration services and technology. The largest publicly identified employers include Sumner County Schools, Sumner County Government, Highpoint Health–Sumner, Gap Inc., Volunteer State Community College, the City of Gallatin, ABC Technologies and SERVPRO. Employment totals vary by reporting year and source, so job seekers should use each employer’s official careers page for current openings, qualifications and schedules.

For job seekers, newcomers and students, Gallatin and Sumner County offer more than one dominant industry. The region’s largest employment pathways are spread across public education, health care, local government, distribution, manufacturing, higher education, restoration services and technology.

The most useful way to compare employers is not simply to rank them by headcount. Public agencies report employment totals for different years, and some employers disclose companywide numbers rather than local staffing. Instead, use the list below to identify the area’s major career hubs, then verify current openings, schedules, pay and qualifications through the employer’s official career portal.

What industries employ the most people in Gallatin and Sumner County?

Tennessee Economic and Community Development’s Sumner County profile identifies government, health care and social assistance, retail, manufacturing, accommodation and food services, and distribution-related industries as major parts of the county economy. Its profile lists 2024 county employment estimates of 8,554 in government, 8,284 in health care and social assistance, 8,040 in retail, 7,750 in manufacturing and 2,784 in transportation and warehousing. These figures describe industries, not individual employers.

For Gallatin specifically, the City’s 2022 audit identified Sumner County Government and Schools, Gap Inc., Sumner Regional Medical Center, ABC Technologies, Volunteer State Community College, the City of Gallatin and SERVPRO among the city’s principal employers. The audit reported 2022 employment figures, so those numbers should be treated as a historical comparison rather than a current ranking.

Quick comparison

Employer or employer group — Main field — Why job seekers may consider it — Current-count caution

Sumner County Schools — Public education — Teaching, administration, transportation, operations, food service and student support — The school system reports nearly 4,300 employees, but staffing changes each year.

Sumner County Government — Local government — Public administration, courts, health, information technology, public safety and support services — County job postings change frequently.

Highpoint Health–Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas — Health care — Clinical, technical, administrative, facilities and support roles — The hospital says it has more than 1,000 employees, but that figure is not a current job count by department.

Gap Inc. — Distribution and logistics — Distribution-center, warehouse, inventory, transportation and management work — Local staffing varies by season and business demand.

Volunteer State Community College — Higher education — Faculty, staff, student services, operations and workforce-training roles — Collegewide employment is not the same as Gallatin-campus employment.

City of Gallatin — Municipal government — Utilities, public safety, administration, planning, engineering, parks and public works — Openings depend on department budgets and hiring cycles.

SERVPRO Industries — Corporate and restoration services — Technology, analytics, customer care, finance, marketing, franchise support and operations — Headquarters roles are separate from independently operated franchise jobs.

ABC Technologies — Automotive manufacturing — Production, quality, engineering, maintenance and supply-chain careers — Verify the company’s current local hiring page before applying.

Meta Gallatin Data Center — Data-center technology and infrastructure — Facilities, electrical, mechanical, security, network and infrastructure pathways — Meta says the facility supports more than 100 operational jobs once completed; construction employment is a separate category.

Major employers to know

Public education and schools

Sumner County Schools is one of the county’s largest employment systems and the most significant public-sector pathway for people interested in education and student services. The district’s official site describes nearly 4,300 employees and more than 30,000 students. Career categories can include certified teaching positions, school administration, counseling, transportation, nutrition services, maintenance, technology and office support.

Students and career changers should review the district’s official employment information rather than assuming that every school has the same openings. Requirements differ substantially among licensed educators, classroom assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodial workers and administrative roles.

Health care

Highpoint Health–Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly identified locally as Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a major health-care employer in Gallatin. The hospital says it has grown from its 1959 opening to a community health-care organization with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Potential career paths extend beyond registered nursing and physicians. Depending on current vacancies, applicants may find opportunities in patient access, imaging, laboratory services, respiratory care, emergency services, environmental services, food services, billing, information technology and facilities.

The hospital also provides career-development examples for students and new graduates. Its nurse residency program is designed for eligible recent nursing graduates or nurses with less than one year of acute-hospital experience, and its clinical-placement information describes opportunities at the Gallatin hospital.

Local government

Sumner County Government and the City of Gallatin provide different employment systems. County positions may involve countywide services such as courts, public health, information technology, corrections, finance, libraries and other administrative functions. The county’s employment page also points job seekers to Workforce Essentials and the American Job Center at 1598 Green Lea Blvd. in Gallatin.

City of Gallatin opportunities are tied to municipal services, including utilities, public works, planning, engineering, parks and recreation, police, fire, finance, information technology and administration. The city’s staff directory identifies Human Resources and department contacts, which can help applicants distinguish city jobs from county jobs.

Government hiring often involves formal applications, background checks, certifications, civil-service procedures or department-specific requirements. Read the posting carefully before assuming that prior private-sector experience substitutes for a required license or credential.

Distribution and logistics

Gallatin is home to a major Gap Inc. distribution operation. Gap’s official careers site includes distribution-center roles, and a recent Gallatin posting described work involving ticketing, stocking, picking, packing, counting, loading and unloading merchandise.

Distribution jobs may be a practical entry point for people seeking warehouse, inventory or logistics experience. Applicants should compare shift times, physical requirements, seasonal hiring patterns, transportation options and advancement opportunities. Job titles can change quickly as employers adjust staffing for demand.

Sumner County’s broader economy also includes transportation and warehousing employment, although countywide industry data includes employers outside Gallatin.

Manufacturing and automotive suppliers

Manufacturing remains an important Gallatin employment category. The City of Gallatin describes the city as having more than 40 manufacturing companies and identifies employers such as ABC Technologies, Beretta USA and other manufacturers as part of its economic base.

ABC Technologies is identified in public local economic and financial documents as a major Gallatin employer and an automotive supplier. Manufacturing applicants should look beyond general production roles and search for quality-control, maintenance, tooling, engineering, materials, safety and supervisory positions.

Beretta USA operates a Gallatin facility, and the company’s official service-center information lists its Tennessee location at 1399 Gateway Drive. Job seekers interested in manufacturing, firearms production, engineering, repair, warehousing or corporate support should use Beretta’s own recruiting channels and confirm which positions are based in Gallatin.

Other manufacturers identified in city and county economic materials include Hoeganaes, NIC Global, YAPP USA, Simpson Strong-Tie, Stanley Black & Decker and other industrial employers. Their staffing levels and recruiting status should be checked individually rather than assumed from older employer tables.

Higher education and workforce training

Volunteer State Community College’s Gallatin campus is both an employer and a workforce-development resource. The college says its Gallatin campus contributes to regional economic growth through workforce training and community partnerships. Its official employment page lists college job opportunities, while the campus page provides location and student-service information..

College employment can include faculty, adjunct instruction, student services, advising, financial aid, facilities, information technology, administration and workforce-training roles. Students who are not yet ready to apply for college employment can still use Vol State programs to build credentials relevant to manufacturing, health care, information technology and other local industries.

Corporate, restoration and technology employers

SERVPRO Industries maintains its headquarters in Gallatin. The company’s official headquarters careers page lists roles in areas including accounting, analytics, customer care, information technology, national accounts, marketing, operations and franchise support. SERVPRO distinguishes headquarters jobs from the work performed by its independently operated franchise system..

Meta’s Gallatin Data Center represents a different type of local employment opportunity. Meta says the facility began serving traffic in November 2024, followed a more than $1.5 billion Tennessee investment, and supports more than 100 operational jobs once completed. The company also reported that construction reached an average peak of 1,100 skilled-trade workers, but construction jobs should not be confused with permanent data-center operations..

People interested in data-center work should search for facilities, electrical, mechanical, security, network, systems and infrastructure positions. Many roles may require specialized education, safety training, experience in critical environments or willingness to work nontraditional schedules.

How to compare employers before applying

Use the same checklist for every employer:

1. Confirm the work location. A company may advertise jobs across Sumner County or the Nashville region even when only some positions are based in Gallatin.
2. Read the full requirements. Check licenses, certifications, education, experience, background checks and physical demands.
3. Compare the schedule. Distribution, manufacturing, health care and data-center roles may include nights, weekends, rotating shifts or on-call work.
4. Check the official application route. Apply through the employer’s recruiting site or the government agency’s official jobs page when available.
5. Ask about advancement. Look for training, tuition assistance, apprenticeships, internal promotion and credential support.
6. Calculate the commute. A job in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland or another Sumner County community may have different travel costs and traffic patterns.
7. Verify pay and benefits. Do not rely on old listings, anonymous salary sites or a countywide average to estimate a specific position’s compensation.

Workforce and training resources in Gallatin

Workforce Essentials operates an American Job Center at 1598 Green Lea Blvd. in Gallatin, according to Sumner County’s employment resource page. The county also points applicants toward Volunteer State Community College career-placement resources, Tennessee employment services and apprenticeship information.

For students, Sumner County Schools’ career and technical education programs and Vol State’s workforce-training options may provide a route into local manufacturing, health care, information technology and skilled-trade careers. Confirm current programs, eligibility and enrollment deadlines directly with the school or training provider.

Job-seeker checklist

Before submitting an application, prepare:

• A résumé tailored to the specific job title
• A list of employers, dates and responsibilities
• Copies of relevant licenses or certifications
• References who have agreed to be contacted
• A realistic availability and transportation plan
• Questions about shifts, training, benefits and advancement
• A way to track applications and follow-up dates

Official next steps

Start with the employer’s own careers page, then compare the posting with workforce resources from Sumner County, Volunteer State Community College and Tennessee employment agencies. Because openings and employment totals change, this guide is best used to identify where to look—not as a substitute for the current job posting or application instructions.

For broader local career information, continue to the MyGallatin Jobs, Careers & Workforce topic hub and related relocation and education resources when available.