| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Ramond Mecherle |
Chief Investment Officer |
$250,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 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 |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Stewart Charles |
|
$249,705.71 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Technological University |
Slater Joseph |
Dean Of Engineering Admin Office - Dean |
$249,600.00 |
Tennessee Technological University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Schorge |
Professor And Chair |
$249,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Poole John |
|
$249,298.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 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 |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Ilic Suzan H |
|
$248,939.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 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 |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mandyam Srinivasan |
Clinical Professor |
$248,779.00 |
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 |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brett Huebner |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$248,622.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Katrina Vanpelt |
Forensic Pathologist |
$248,227.00 |
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 |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Howard Hall |
Professor |
$247,558.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Epps Chad |
|
$247,200.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Edward Deschepper |
Professor |
$247,134.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hasan Emile |
|
$247,089.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$247,064.72 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Khattak Asad |
|
$246,963.57 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Austin Peay State University |
Robinson Mitchell D |
Vice President |
$246,902.34 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lyle Schmardebeck |
Assistant Professor |
$246,881.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth L |
Physician |
$246,849.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Christian Vossler |
Professor |
$246,750.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
John Covington |
Professor |
$246,736.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Claudia Williamson |
Professor & Chair |
$246,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joseph Scogin |
Asc Provost/Sr Asc Ath Director |
$246,598.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Cheetham Thomas |
|
$246,525.22 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lynne Parker |
Strategic Rsrch Advisor & Prof |
$246,432.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Robert Fore |
Associate Dean Academic Aff |
$246,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harris Cohen |
Professor |
$246,395.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Batchellor Janell |
|
$246,313.18 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
J Hines |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$246,303.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Collier Stephen E |
Physician-Internal Medicine |
$245,904.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
William Metheny |
Assistant Dean |
$245,888.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Altha Stewart |
Associate Professor |
$245,872.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Richard Williams |
Professor And Interim Chair |
$245,766.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Brooks Philip |
|
$245,652.92 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Enayat Abdul |
|
$245,601.20 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Amani Farhad A |
|
$245,592.18 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Anderson Noma |
|
$245,574.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$245,432.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Noble Stephanie |
|
$245,235.30 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Couey Melisa |
|
$245,119.10 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Jeter Julie |
|
$245,102.80 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Batchellor Janell |
|
$245,032.44 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury |
Mumpower Jason E |
Cot-Comptroller |
$245,004.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Secretary of State |
Hargett Gus L |
Secretary Of State |
$245,004.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Lillard David H |
Trsy-State Treasurer |
$245,004.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harry Cosby |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Barnes |
Head Coach |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Barnes |
Head Coach |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Veerle Keppens |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$245,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service |
William Byrd |
Vice President |
$244,923.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Elazar Don |
|
$244,919.46 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Burns J |
Prof/Trauma/Critical Care Dir |
$244,741.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Burns J |
Prof/Trauma/Critical Care Dir |
$244,741.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Dagnan Derrick |
|
$244,715.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maslar David |
|
$244,697.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Teresa Hartnett |
Associate Dean |
$244,647.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gupta Kushal |
|
$244,578.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
President |
$244,572.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Pellissippi State Community College |
Wise Jr Larry |
President |
$244,570.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Richard Komistek |
Professor |
$244,569.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Nashville State Community College |
Jackson Shanna |
President |
$244,569.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2023 |
Chattanooga State Community College |
Ashford Rebecca |
President |
$244,566.00 |
College System Of Tennessee |
| 2018 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Poole John |
|
$244,516.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Brett Huebner |
Sr Assoc Athletics Dir |
$244,400.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Paul Luepke |
Associate Professor And Chair |
$244,396.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Mcdonald Morgan F |
|
$244,224.33 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Julie Jeter |
Associate Professor |
$244,045.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Ebbs Michael |
|
$244,007.04 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture |
Stephen Smith |
Associate Professor |
$244,002.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Gregory Stuart |
Professor |
$243,842.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Orpheus Triplett |
Associate Professor And Assistant Dean |
$243,823.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mullersman Jerald |
Professor |
$243,784.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Mullersman Jerald |
Professor |
$243,784.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Health |
Lewis Adele M |
Physician |
$243,782.99 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2017 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Maslar David |
|
$243,749.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
TennCare |
Bandyopadhyay Jona |
|
$243,743.63 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Gentry Kevin L |
Trsy-Deputy Chief Operating Of |
$243,738.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Linville Mark |
Exec Vice Provost/Professor |
$243,677.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Linville Mark |
Exec Vice Provost/Professor |
$243,677.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Ridley Connie F |
Leg Administration Director |
$243,672.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Iverson Bell |
Associate Professor |
$243,589.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gary Malakoff |
Associate Professor |
$243,569.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Davis Paula B |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$243,540.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College |
Hall Tracy |
|
$243,463.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |