| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Oliver John C |
Tdoc Division Administrator |
$165,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Geter Linda M |
Tdoc Division Administrator |
$165,000.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Garner Christopher |
Assistant Professor |
$165,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Brondo Keri |
Professor Assoc Dean |
$165,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
David Gras |
Assistant Professor |
$164,992.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Wester Carolyn |
|
$164,988.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Lovett Tracey B |
Pharmacist 2 |
$164,988.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Joseph Susan |
Vice President |
$164,986.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Pacelle Richard |
|
$164,977.07 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Austin Peay State University |
Miller Gloria J |
Professor |
$164,976.75 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Mize Janis O |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,968.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Welsh Deborah P |
Professor |
$164,960.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga |
Drake Albert |
Vice-President, Tcat & Workfor |
$164,958.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Braswell Steven M |
Env Program Director |
$164,954.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Krimm Gabriel J |
J Judicial Employee |
$164,952.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Hammersley Philip W |
J Judicial Employee |
$164,952.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Fayissa Bichaka |
|
$164,946.55 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Kreuz Roger |
Professor Assoc Dean |
$164,943.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Cooper Brent |
|
$164,941.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Ashe Henry T |
|
$164,940.34 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Braber-Grove Sandra L |
Senior Associate Counsel |
$164,932.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Rachel |
|
$164,931.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Glaus Robert W |
|
$164,899.39 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Berry Michelle L |
|
$164,895.39 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Benjamin Dart |
Professor |
$164,891.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Anne Wilkins |
Associate Professor |
$164,887.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Mccarter Tammy |
|
$164,882.55 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Vaughn Virgil |
Enterprise Security Officer |
$164,865.40 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
Austin Peay State University |
Myers Carroll |
|
$164,865.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Bryson James E |
|
$164,864.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Vaughn Charlotte A |
Doc Teacher Supervisor |
$164,846.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
TennCare |
Langley Diane |
Information Systems Director 2 |
$164,844.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Jones Kristen |
Assoc Professor |
$164,840.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Arts Commission |
Partlow Harold D |
Tac Assistant Dir |
$164,832.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Lineberry Amber L |
Prob/Par Administrator |
$164,832.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Grammer Michael S |
Tdec-Program Administrator 2 |
$164,832.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Feix Jeffrey M |
Mhsas Executive Director |
$164,832.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
White Nancy K |
Da Finance Manager |
$164,814.66 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jeanne Hermann-Petrin |
Assistant Vice Chancellor |
$164,762.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Adams Betsy |
|
$164,760.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Mutter Mitchell |
|
$164,758.24 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Enkhsaikhan Purevjav |
Associate Professor |
$164,746.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Edwards Janice Lannett |
Professor |
$164,735.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Gillcrist James |
|
$164,724.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Schuhmann Alex B |
Budget Admin Asst Director |
$164,724.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Hill Paul |
|
$164,719.66 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Easler Sara Marie |
Assistant Dean, International Programs |
$164,719.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Cornell Allyson |
|
$164,712.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Samba Codou |
|
$164,709.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Sharon Thompson |
Clinical Professor |
$164,705.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Radosevich Mark A |
Professor |
$164,694.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Fyke Thomas A |
Thp Captain |
$164,678.62 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Hunnicutt Jason L |
Asst District Attorney General |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Pollard David M |
Asst District Attorney General |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Christensen Eric N |
Asst District Attorney General |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Major Adam S |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Marttala Susan N |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Speer Stephen S |
Asst District Attorney General |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Balcom Harold D |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Little Mike A |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,668.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Davis Ann |
Professor |
$164,652.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Walker Teresa |
|
$164,644.60 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Shelton Anderson C |
Thp Lieutenant |
$164,640.19 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Flinchbaugh Nathaniel R |
Deputy General Counsel |
$164,635.42 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Arts Commission |
Brown Ann C |
Tac Assistant Dir |
$164,632.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Ferguson Laveeta S |
Fiscal Director 1 |
$164,632.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Codou Samba |
Assistant Professor |
$164,631.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions |
Williams Brian T |
|
$164,611.29 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) |
Harris Levi |
|
$164,593.91 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Helen Parsons |
Dir. Of Finance & Admin |
$164,577.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sweatman Trevor W |
Professor |
$164,568.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Pickup Leigh Anne |
Associate Professor |
$164,560.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Sakaria Neha R |
Trsy-Portfolio Manager |
$164,544.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Abbott Nathan L |
Cot-Local Gov Audit Ast Dir |
$164,536.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Kenderdine Landon R |
Fiscal Director 2 |
$164,532.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
Colbert Jeremy S |
Lwfd Assistant Administrator 2 |
$164,532.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Clark Eric |
|
$164,531.28 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lucille Jewel |
Professor And Director |
$164,525.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Taylor Melissa |
Enterprise Project Dir - Sr |
$164,524.11 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Mcintire Raymond G |
|
$164,521.96 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Department of Human Services |
Hucks Melisa R |
|
$164,520.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bobby Bellflower |
Professor |
$164,518.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Davis Ann |
|
$164,517.66 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Carsner Krista |
|
$164,516.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Porietis Aldis |
Enterprise Data Scientist |
$164,504.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Grisham Donald |
|
$164,500.86 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Lanivich Stephen |
Assoc Professor |
$164,480.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Park Soo-Hee |
|
$164,472.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Tipler Jerry W |
Trooper |
$164,469.06 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Public Defender's Office |
Rogers Christopher M |
Assistant Public Defender |
$164,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender |
Harris Andrew L |
Assistant Post-Conviction Def |
$164,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Wood Chadwick |
Asst District Attorney General |
$164,468.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
May George K |
J Judicial Employee |
$164,448.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Swenson Tammy L |
Executive Vice President |
$164,446.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Stovall Tess |
|
$164,437.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Moss Debra H |
Audit Director 2 |
$164,432.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Johnson Summer C |
Senior Associate Counsel |
$164,432.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Rieger Rachel P |
Senior Associate Counsel |
$164,432.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Parole |
Clark Robert G |
General Counsel 1 |
$164,432.86 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
Mccarthy Victoria M |
Professor |
$164,432.10 |
Austin Peay State University |