Top CEOs to Work For in Tennessee

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in Tennessee were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1

I appreciate the support given to me as an employee and the kindness shown by my manager.

- Asurion Employee
2
Robert Frist Jr. - https://cdn.comparably.com/26983592/l/32686_logo_healthstream.png CEO
HealthStream

The volunteer day you are given

- HealthStream Employee
3
Marty Bonick - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/89988/companies/89988/logo_1713973047080.jpg CEO
Ardent Health Services

Many of the individuals on the team are skilled, hardworking and a pleasure to work with.

- Ardent Health Services Employee
4
David Katzman - https://cdn.comparably.com/27505381/l/499337_logo_smiledirectclub.png CEO
SmileDirectClub

Generally easy going with operations

- SmileDirectClub Employee
5
S. Durgaprasad - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Bahwan CyberTek

Overall good. Much Satisfied Thanks

- Bahwan CyberTek Employee
6

The ability to work from home and interact with likeminded teammates.

- Relode Employee
7

Everyone is excited to be there and working together, great comradery.

- Vaco Employee
8
Clay Richards - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
NaviHealth

Support from others on the team

- NaviHealth Employee
9
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/100582/logo.jpg CEO
Carter Machinery

401K match is excellent and they do try to hold a line as prices increase for benefits and not make it too much of a burden.

- Carter Machinery Employee
10
Adam Putnam - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/113138/logo.jpg CEO
Ducks Unlimited

They all work together for one cause

- Ducks Unlimited Employee
11
Jeff Rice - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/38735/logo.jpg CEO
Healthcare Bluebook

Truly care about patients and employees, driven to make a difference in healthcare.

- Healthcare Bluebook Employee
12
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Rajeev Gupta - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Avankia LLC

The leadership is highly motivated and always bring out the best from their teams.

- Avankia LLC Employee
14
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Gresham Smith

They listen to your imput and make you feel valued

- Gresham Smith Employee
15
16
Scott Damon - https://cdn.comparably.com/26567533/l/544668/company_logo_544668.png CEO
Bridgestone Americas

There is a true care of teammates in every decision made. Not always the popular decision but I've personally seen them wrestle with decisions and how the decision will impact teammates.

- Bridgestone Americas Employee
17
James Downing - https://cdn.comparably.com/27436164/l/81418/company_logo_81418.png CEO
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

They truly value employees because leadership knows that the employees on the front lines in the lab, in operations or in the clinical moves the organization toward its mission.

- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Employee
18

positive attitude and work from hom

- Toluna Employee
19
Charles Orr - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/447360/logo.jpg CEO
Immunotec

Most people try to work together

- Immunotec Employee
20
21
Colin Callanhan - https://cdn.comparably.com/27378256/l/951749_logo_acklen-avenue.png CEO
Acklen Avenue
22

Agile positive caring optimistic goal focused

- ESG Employee
23

Customer service. Community relations. Employee perspective

- CO-OP Employee
24
Mike Adair - https://cdn.comparably.com/25543813/l/292647/logo.jpg CEO
Red's All natural

Tons of passion for and talent towards building an amazing team, brand and food for shoppers to enjoy

- Red's All natural Employee
25

leadership is always forward thinking about the employees and the clients. They are always willing to brainstorm with the entire team and encourage new ideas

- cicayda Employee
26
Mike Rustici - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295587/logo.jpg CEO
Rustici Software

collaborating with others to build new things

- Rustici Software Employee
27
Sreenivas Saba - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/422818/logo.jpg CEO
eCourierz.com

Very Strategic and Global Vision for Company

- eCourierz.com Employee
28
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Ingram Book Group

Flexibility, trust, professionalism and healthy/positive environment.

- Ingram Book Group Employee
29

Transparent, open-door policy, fair, easy to collaborate with.

- Pyxl Employee
30
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/97772/logo.jpg CEO
Bristol Motor Speedway

They are excellent to be honest.

- Bristol Motor Speedway Employee
31
Eric Ward - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/157970/logo.jpg CEO
Parallon Business Solutions

All care for the patients we serve and each other.

- Parallon Business Solutions Employee
32
Jeff Lyash - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/308942/logo.jpg CEO
Tennessee Valley Authority

Fair salary and benefits for what we do, and what we contribute.

- Tennessee Valley Authority Employee
33
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Purity Dairies

interacting with customers and other store employees

- Purity Dairies Employee
34
Lori Turner-Wilson - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/571504/companies/571504/logo_1755792368812.jpg CEO
RedRover Sales & Marketing Strategy

Cohesive vision. Willingness to discuss issues, solutions, and goals without judgment.

- RedRover Sales & Marketing Strategy Employee
35
Chris Bacon - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/529295/companies/529295/logo_1689864458613.jpg CEO
Ministry Brands

A great mix of people and business focused

- Ministry Brands Employee
36
Michael Ducker - https://cdn.comparably.com/25549575/l/531409/company_logo_531409.png CEO
FedEx Freight

not being over managed day to day

- FedEx Freight Employee
37
Kevin Clayton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/103386/logo.jpg CEO
Clayton Homes

My coworkers and helping my customers

- Clayton Homes Employee
38
Michael Lamach - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/132972/logo.jpg CEO
Ingersoll Rand

There is nothing. Instead of giving raises to fit the economy we are living in they rather waste money on tee shirts and other non-helpful items.

- Ingersoll Rand Employee
39
Stuart Clark - https://cdn.comparably.com/25533557/l/14825/14825_logo_premise.png CEO
Premise Health

Ok so far so good

- Premise Health Employee
40
Larry Willedford - https://cdn.comparably.com/26641096/l/84057/84057_logo_acceptance-insurance.png CEO
Acceptance Insurance

There’s no kinship, they grasp onto outdated concepts and shove it down your throa

- Acceptance Insurance Employee
41
Lukma Hakim - https://cdn.comparably.com/27152631/l/113250_logo_duracell.png CEO
Duracell

Growth inspired and progressive overall

- Duracell Employee
42
Chip Crunk - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/294526/logo.jpg CEO
RJ Young

I have a fair bit of freedom. Plus I will admit the company does treat folks decently as people overall.

- RJ Young Employee
43

The opportunity to be of help and effective with patients, families and co-workers.

- AHS Employee
44
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Hubbell Power Systems

I like it that is good money

- Hubbell Power Systems Employee
45

Great leadership. I love working with everyone. Bonuses, vacation time, and mutual respect makes it all worth while.

- GS&F Employee
46
Coming Soon - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/418114/companies/418114/logo_1686937638444.jpg CEO
Juice Plus

Everything but I love the self development most!

- Juice Plus Employee
47
Linda Rader - https://cdn.comparably.com/26779545/l/135184/company_logo_135184.png CEO
Iron Solutions

I enjoy having the flexibility I need to have a good quality work life balance. I can work hard and still enjoy my life outside of work.

- Iron Solutions Employee
48
Frank Basile - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/85570/company_logo_85570.png CEO
Aegis Sciences

Team members support and help each other

- Aegis Sciences Employee
49
Virender Aggarwal - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/487296/logo.jpg CEO
Ramco Systems

good leadership team. Encouraging and innovating team.

- Ramco Systems Employee
50
H. Eric Bolton Jr. - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/147342/company_logo_147342.png CEO
Mid-America Apartment Communities

Open forum, open to hearing your opinions.

- Mid-America Apartment Communities Employee
51
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Covenant Health (Tennessee)

they are continually improving things

- Covenant Health (Tennessee) Employee
52
Damon Hininger - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/106844/logo.jpg CEO
Corrections Corporation of America

Shared interests, common experiences, comraderie.

- Corrections Corporation of America Employee
53
Lew Little - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/107142/logo.jpg CEO
Covenant Surgical Partners

The leadership team is Very caring and supporting

- Covenant Surgical Partners Employee
54
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56
John Alexander - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/130512/logo.jpg CEO
Hunter Fan Company

The co-workers make it easy to learn and grow.

- Hunter Fan Company Employee
57

this is ok easy work

- FSI Employee
58
Farsheed Ferdowsi - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/133324/logo.jpg CEO
Inova Payroll

Every member on my team is extremely helpful and responsive. I feel very supported by them.

- Inova Payroll Employee
59

The fact that they take good care of us

- Capital C Employee
60

Knowing that we are customer focused to provide innovative / creative solutions to their transportation needs.

- ReTrans Employee
61
62
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/507345/logo.jpg CEO
Taylor Jones Taylor

Very caring people who lead by example.

- Taylor Jones Taylor Employee
63
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/106265/company_logo_106265.png CEO
Continuum Healthcare
64
Kevin Lee - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/136842/logo.jpg CEO
JourneyPure
65
Chuck Dunn - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/314386/logo.jpg CEO
Tru-D SmartUVC
66

My team is really helpful, but at times, they can be really vicious! But they are nice at other times!

- Employee
67
Brandon Edwards - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/66160/company_logo_66160.png CEO
ReviveHealth

The leadership team is incredibly involved, are practitioners, super smart about all things health care and just care a lot

- ReviveHealth Employee
68
69

his strength and determination to face the problems

- Enger Employee
70
Alexandre Ricard - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/159418/logo.jpg CEO
Pernod Ricard
71
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Regal Payment Systems

The best part about it is the clarity

- Regal Payment Systems Employee
72
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Thompson Dunavant
73
Brian Gleason - https://cdn.comparably.com/26106886/l/418280_logo_des-case-parent.png CEO
Des-Case Parent
74
Rock Morphis - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Heritage Group

the equity and performance-based compensation

- Heritage Group Employee
75
Mark Sutton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/134311/logo.jpg CEO
International Paper

They pay a lot of money to minorities

- International Paper Employee
76
Dane Scism - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/101286/logo.jpg CEO
Cellular Sales

The constant need to improve

- Cellular Sales Employee
77
Leif Murphy - https://cdn.comparably.com/27097581/l/365519/company_logo_365519.png CEO
TeamHealth

cohesiveness, mission focused. But don't forget, its all about the mission and not about the people that carry that mission.

- TeamHealth Employee
78
Jose Munoz - https://cdn.comparably.com/25549971/l/472969/logo.jpg CEO
Nissan Usa

Achieving objectives when they are reasonable.

- Nissan Usa Employee
79

Most of the staff is good not all are reliable but some are decent

- CAA Employee
80
Gerald Turner - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/146903/logo.jpg CEO
Methodist

Caring, quality, concerned for patient care

- Methodist Employee
81

seeing my co workers everyday

- BLR Employee
82
Terry Edwards - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/159290/logo.jpg CEO
PerfectServe

When we have time to help each other it's the willingness to assist and help others.

- PerfectServe Employee
83
Eng Tan - https://cdn.comparably.com/27440429/l/497788_logo_simplr.png CEO
Simplr

They care for their employees

- Simplr Employee
84
Gary Wunderlich - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Wunderlich Securities
85
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
HCCA International
86
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/159402/company_logo_159402.png CEO
Permanent General Companies