| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Roman Tubner |
Coach Iii |
$250,000.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Massaro Chris |
Athletic Director |
$250,000.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Chris Cox |
Professor & Head |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Nicholas Kredich |
Head Coach |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ramond Mecherle |
Chief Investment Officer |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Ehrhart Dianne |
Sr Vp Chief Mktg And Comm Offr |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Shay Jason |
Head Men's Basketball Coach |
$250,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Earl Milan Daniel |
Head Coach, Men's Basketball |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Lapps Brian |
General Counsel |
$250,000.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Shay Jason |
Head Men's Basketball Coach |
$250,000.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Jackson Kerrick |
Head Coach |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mansour Parsi |
Professor |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Woodruff |
Head Coach |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jason Young |
Dean And Professor |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Carey Whitworth |
Vp, Gov Rels & Advocacy |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Ehrhart Dianne |
Sr Vp Chief Mktg And Comm Offr |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Smith Nolan |
Asst Coach |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Pappas Jeffrey Louis |
Dean & Professor |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Harbin Levorn Sherieka |
Coordinator I |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Riser James |
Head Coach |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Clarice Eyre |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Jackson Kerrick |
Head Coach |
$250,000.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Milan Earl |
Head Coach, Men's Basketball |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Lapps Brian |
General Counsel |
$250,000.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2025 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Melissa Tindell |
Vice President |
$249,999.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Komistek Richard |
Professor |
$249,987.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kleinman Michael Scott |
Assistant Professor |
$249,912.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Reid William W |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$249,881.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
James Simonton |
Assoc Exec Dir For Academic Operations |
$249,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Louise Laflora |
Medical Director |
$249,761.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Williams Susannah |
|
$249,759.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Bryant Karen J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$249,749.80 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Youngs Lynn Ramsey |
Senior Lecturer |
$249,723.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stewart Charles |
|
$249,705.71 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mcconville Patrick Owen |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$249,696.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Elliott Preston J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$249,681.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
William Dunne |
Assoc Dean For Research & Facilities |
$249,664.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rials Timothy |
E - Academic Administrator 1 Asst/Assoc Dean |
$249,618.96 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Schorge |
Professor And Chair |
$249,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Slater Joseph |
Dean Of Engineering Admin Office - Dean |
$249,600.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Mihelic Fabian Matthew |
Associate Professor |
$249,558.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gillespie Marion |
Professor And Chair |
$249,510.12 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Kochat Harry |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$249,413.28 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$249,412.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Riggs-Gelasco Pamela |
E - Academic Administrator 2 Dean |
$249,409.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Poole John |
|
$249,298.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Mcgraw Amanda E |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$249,271.63 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Moon Mark A |
Associate Professor |
$249,203.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Sunderman Mark |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$249,203.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts Wesley |
|
$249,173.42 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Schmisseur John |
|
$249,162.35 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$249,145.50 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Roberts John |
|
$249,082.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$249,080.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Rose Garrett |
Professor And Head |
$249,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Ilic Suzan H |
|
$248,939.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Ost Shelley Rae |
Associate Professor |
$248,905.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie E |
Chief Of Information Systems |
$248,880.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Bryson James E |
Commissioner 3 |
$248,848.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bernd Meibohm |
Professor |
$248,817.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Zahirovic-Herbert Velma |
Professor |
$248,811.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mandyam Srinivasan |
Clinical Professor |
$248,779.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Himes Douglas D |
Leg House Ethics Counsel |
$248,764.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Perez Jorge |
E - Academic Administrator 3 |
$248,735.16 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Badoud Sally E |
Vice Chancellor |
$248,700.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Baker Ruth |
|
$248,689.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Elazar Don |
|
$248,657.13 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter |
Tutor Christopher J |
J Judicial Employee |
$248,652.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brett Huebner |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$248,622.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Wainscott Hollis |
Professor & Director |
$248,607.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Higdon Michael |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$248,604.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Liza Makowski |
Professor |
$248,541.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christopher Stripling |
Associate Dean Of Academic Innovation And Student Success And Professor |
$248,500.08 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Hart John D |
Tricor Chief Executive Off |
$248,350.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Hutto Gus R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of General Services |
Perry Michael F |
Chief Procurement Officer |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
Aaron Carla B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$248,307.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Katrina Vanpelt |
Forensic Pathologist |
$248,227.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dubray Richard J |
Trsy-Deputy Treasurer |
$248,213.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Hill Linda |
Professor And Coordinator |
$248,189.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Jones Jerry L |
Chief Technology Officer |
$248,049.79 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Keeler Tarah |
E - Human Resources Management 4 |
$248,000.04 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Sunderman Mark |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$247,963.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
George Miller |
Professor |
$247,961.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Morrison Sara H |
Sbe Executive Director |
$247,878.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Frigon Vaughn |
|
$247,864.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jones Michael |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$247,860.72 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Johnson Jessica L |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$247,758.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Cobb Melisa R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,726.02 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Love Theresa |
Professor |
$247,708.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Romagni Joanne Gabrielle |
Vc Rsrch/Dean Grd School |
$247,661.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Krysztof Natalie H |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,619.11 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) |
Hart John D |
Tricor Chief Executive Off |
$247,616.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Simo Karen S |
Deputy Commissioner 1 |
$247,576.83 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Short Justin |
Assistant Professor |
$247,560.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Howard Hall |
Professor |
$247,558.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Guernsey Scott Bryan |
Assistant Professor |
$247,430.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Phillips Kristopher R |
Vp For University Advancement |
$247,414.50 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
Leming Heidi |
Vice Chancellor |
$247,413.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Dolente Lester M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$247,407.48 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |