NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to the May flood, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center was forced to lay off 1,700 people.
On Friday, company officials hired the lasts hundreds of workers needed to prepare for the November reopening of the Opryland Hotel.
Just over 2,000 people were scheduled for interviews for the remaining positions Opryland had to offer the community.
"These people will actually receive job offers and will receive their start date when they start the orientation process," General Manager Pete Weien said to News 2.
The job fair comes to Nashville at a perfect time with the poor economy and high unemployment rates that still exist.
"I moved from Las Vegas because of the economy so I'm pretty excited about this opportunity," applicant Crystal Campbell said to News 2.
"Everyone wants a job so this is an opportunity," interviewee Marcus Samuel said.
"I pride myself on hard work and I can sense this is a grand opening, this is a grand event. I'm glad to be a part of it," Samuel added.
Friday was the final day of the hiring event.
Gaylord Opryland expected to hire 300 people on Friday.
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- July 27, 2010: Gaylord Springs Golf Links reopens post flood
- July 21, 2010: Opryland looks to annual Christmas celebration
- July 10, 2010: Gaylord Opryland's Country Christmas will go on after flood
- July 8, 2010: Mayor wants tax funds to help rebuild Opry House
- June 24, 2010: Gaylord plans updates during rebuilding process
- June 16, 2010: Gaylord Opryland to question Army Corps of Engineers
- June 3, 2010: Flood damage to Opryland Hotel may prompt lawsuit
- June 2, 2010: Gaylord to layoff 1,700 employees
- June 1, 2010: News 2 tours flood-damaged Opryland
- May 20, 2010: Opry Mills Mall shows clean up progress
- May 11, 2010: Opry Mills to remain closed
- May 7, 2010: Opryland damage estimates at least $50M
- May 5, 2010: CEO says it will be months before Opryland reopens
