| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Montgomery Robert H |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$222,348.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Armstrong Kenny W |
Appellate Court Judge |
$222,348.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
John Stier |
Associate Dean |
$222,333.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Angela Cantrell |
Professor & Vice Chair |
$222,328.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Anthony Mezzacappa |
Professor |
$222,306.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Charles Stewart |
Professor & Director |
$222,294.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Childs Scott |
Professor And Associate Dean |
$222,274.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Abernathy Peter J |
Thec-Chief Aid & Comp Officer |
$222,261.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Alston Michael |
E - Audit & Compliance Management 2 |
$222,252.60 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Eley Howard H |
|
$222,252.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Isaac Donkor |
Professor |
$222,210.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dahlberg Jerry |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$222,199.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gretchen Neisler |
Vp For Int'l Affairs |
$222,155.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Dyer John R |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$222,148.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Watt Donald J |
Thda-Chief |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Peeples Clayburn L |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Allen Donald |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Smith Chas K |
Chancellor |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Craig Donaghy Sandra N |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Blackett Carolyn W |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Harrington Tammy M |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Maloan W Michael |
Chancellor |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Coffee Lee V |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Dozier Steve R |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Craft Christopher B |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Perkins Russell T |
Chancellor |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Brothers Thomas W |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Gay Dee D |
Criminal Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Lockert-Mash Suzanne M |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Ogle Rex Henry |
Circuit Court Judge |
$222,120.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Jackson Robert |
Chief Information Officer |
$222,089.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Moore Megan J |
Leg Attorney 5 |
$222,076.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Anderson David Edgar |
Associate Dean |
$222,051.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Mcclarty John W |
Appellate Court Judge |
$222,048.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Pallme Daniel E |
Tdot Assistant Bureau Chief |
$222,045.13 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Asaro Alison R |
Physician |
$222,001.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Huebner Brett |
E - Financial Management 4 |
$222,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth |
|
$221,997.26 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Braxton Dana R |
Assistant Commissioner 2 |
$221,967.49 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Catherine Womack |
Associate Dean |
$221,960.98 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Poland Andie |
Financial Associate 4 |
$221,959.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Thomas Christine M |
Physician |
$221,954.30 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Patrick Akos |
Avp And Exec Dir Of University Honors |
$221,923.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Brenda Murrell |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Reginald Frye |
Dean |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Michael Kofoed |
Assistant Professor |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Rebecca Kemmet |
Assistant Professor |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Taylor Wright |
Assistant Professor |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Vikki Massey |
Associate Vc & Its Chief Of Staff |
$221,923.80 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Reginald Frye |
Professor |
$221,923.68 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Smith Jennifer L |
Criminal Court Judge |
$221,920.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Nichols Jennifer S |
Circuit Court Judge |
$221,920.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Insogna Elizabeth B |
Leg Attorney 5 |
$221,876.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Military Department |
Cole Jimmie L |
Deputy Adjutant General |
$221,863.83 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Marion Gillespie |
Professor & Chair |
$221,834.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Bounds Stephanie L |
Thda-Chief |
$221,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Byrd Clara W |
Circuit Court Judge |
$221,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Weaver John F |
Chancellor |
$221,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Bryant Jerri S |
Chancellor |
$221,820.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
James Coatsworth |
Professor & Assc Dean Of Research |
$221,758.56 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Khattak Asad Jan |
Professor |
$221,754.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harry Kochat |
Director |
$221,748.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
Butler David |
Vice Provost |
$221,740.00 |
Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency |
Wear Brandon J |
Wildlife Resources Deputy Dir |
$221,739.38 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Greene Geoffrey |
|
$221,737.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Hill Linda |
|
$221,724.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Korioth Tom |
Professor |
$221,707.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Duncan William |
|
$221,692.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Oliver Valerie D |
Assistant Commissioner 1 |
$221,659.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Memphis |
Fatemi Ali |
Professor Chair |
$221,647.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Simpson Latanya A |
Physician |
$221,634.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Smith Stephen |
|
$221,628.22 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Shanks Jamie L |
Leg Revisor Of Statutes |
$221,628.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Cox James B |
Chancellor |
$221,620.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Goodwin James F |
Criminal Court Judge |
$221,620.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2025 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Paula Schaefer |
Professor |
$221,618.40 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Baxter Teri |
Professor |
$221,618.28 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
David Hamilton |
Associate Professor |
$221,580.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Wellington Roy |
|
$221,567.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Lucas Nicole |
Thda-Chief |
$221,560.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Davis Kristi M |
Appellate Court Judge |
$221,548.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Mcbrayer William N |
Appellate Court Judge |
$221,548.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Mcgee Carma D |
Appellate Court Judge |
$221,548.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
TennCare |
Evans Kathryn A |
Tenncare Chief Of Ltss |
$221,528.76 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Florence Joseph |
Professor |
$221,512.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Florence Joseph |
Professor |
$221,512.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security |
Russell Cory A |
Thp Lieutenant |
$221,508.79 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hagemann Tracy |
Professor |
$221,500.44 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Transportation |
Linville Delaine D |
Tdot Assistant Bureau Chief |
$221,488.90 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Clark Carolina W |
Physician |
$221,478.92 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Hixson Kyle A |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$221,448.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Greenholtz Thomas C |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$221,448.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Ayers Jill B |
Criminal Appeals Court Judge |
$221,448.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus |
|
$221,427.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2025 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Stanley Larry B |
Circuit Court Judge |
$221,420.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Vankineni Kavita R |
Physician |
$221,400.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Strada Frank |
Commissioner 3 |
$221,400.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Browning Brian Edward |
Asc Vc For Operations, Div Of Fin & Admn |
$221,376.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Liedtka Theresa |
Dean & Professor |
$221,367.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Hall Lindsay H |
Thda-Chief |
$221,364.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |