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 way we get along and work together well

- 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

They have good hearts and really want to do the best for the company. They have not been given a fair opportunity to do the exceptional job I know they can

- 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/1.559/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
Clay Richards - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
NaviHealth

Support from others on the team

- NaviHealth Employee
8
 - 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
9
Adam Putnam - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/113138/logo.jpg CEO
Ducks Unlimited

They all work together for one cause

- Ducks Unlimited Employee
10
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
11
12
Rajeev Gupta - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/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
13
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Gresham Smith

Good people like a family good sense of hunor friendly considerate

- Gresham Smith Employee
14
15
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
16

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

- Vaco Employee
17

My manager my team and tool that we ise

- Toluna Employee
18
Charles Orr - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/447360/logo.jpg CEO
Immunotec

Most people try to work together

- Immunotec Employee
19
20
Colin Callanhan - https://cdn.comparably.com/27378256/l/951749_logo_acklen-avenue.png CEO
Acklen Avenue
21
 - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/1028129/companies/1028129/logo_1718115024801.jpg CEO
Immigrantinlaw

What makes me most happy at work is having a supportive team and a positive atmosphere around me. I enjoy working with people who are friendly, responsible, and easy to communicate with.

- Immigrantinlaw Employee
22
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
23

Agile positive caring optimistic goal focused

- ESG Employee
24

Customer service. Community relations. Employee perspective

- CO-OP Employee
25
Jeff Lyash - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/308942/logo.jpg CEO
Tennessee Valley Authority

Our collaboration, willingness to be open to each others ideas and open to constructive feedback

- Tennessee Valley Authority Employee
26
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
27

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
28
Mike Rustici - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295587/logo.jpg CEO
Rustici Software

collaborating with others to build new things

- Rustici Software Employee
29
Sreenivas Saba - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/422818/logo.jpg CEO
eCourierz.com

Very Strategic and Global Vision for Company

- eCourierz.com Employee
30
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/448383/company_logo_448383.png CEO
Ingram Book Group

Flexibility, trust, professionalism and healthy/positive environment.

- Ingram Book Group Employee
31

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

- Pyxl Employee
32
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/97772/logo.jpg CEO
Bristol Motor Speedway

They are excellent to be honest.

- Bristol Motor Speedway Employee
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
Virender Aggarwal - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/487296/logo.jpg CEO
Ramco Systems

good leadership team. Encouraging and innovating team.

- Ramco Systems Employee
37
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/485742/company_logo_485742.png CEO
Purity Dairies

interacting with customers and other store employees

- Purity Dairies Employee
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
Kevin Clayton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/103386/logo.jpg CEO
Clayton Homes

An immediate supervisor that can sense when someone is having an off day and respond with positive feedback and can turn a negative mood into a positive outcome.

- Clayton Homes Employee
42
Mark Sutton - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/134311/logo.jpg CEO
International Paper

The ability to pay my bills

- International Paper Employee
43
Stuart Clark - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/14825/14825_logo_premise.png CEO
Premise Health

The people and the flexibility.

- Premise Health Employee
44
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
45
Lukma Hakim - https://cdn.comparably.com/27152631/l/113250_logo_duracell.png CEO
Duracell

Growth inspired and progressive overall

- Duracell Employee
46
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
47

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

- AHS Employee
48
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/445190/company_logo_445190.png CEO
Hubbell Power Systems

I like it that is good money

- Hubbell Power Systems Employee
49

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

- GS&F Employee
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Covenant Health (Tennessee)

they are continually improving things

- Covenant Health (Tennessee) Employee
54
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
55
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
56
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58
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
59

this is ok easy work

- FSI Employee
60
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
61

The fact that they take good care of us

- Capital C Employee
62

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

- ReTrans Employee
63
64
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/507345/logo.jpg CEO
Taylor Jones Taylor

Very caring people who lead by example.

- Taylor Jones Taylor Employee
65
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/106265/company_logo_106265.png CEO
Continuum Healthcare
66
Kevin Lee - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/136842/logo.jpg CEO
JourneyPure
67
Chuck Dunn - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/314386/logo.jpg CEO
Tru-D SmartUVC
68

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

- Employee
69
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
70
71

his strength and determination to face the problems

- Enger Employee
72
Alexandre Ricard - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/159418/logo.jpg CEO
Pernod Ricard
73
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/292824/company_logo_292824.png CEO
Regal Payment Systems

The best part about it is the clarity

- Regal Payment Systems Employee
74
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Thompson Dunavant
75
Brian Gleason - https://cdn.comparably.com/26106886/l/418280_logo_des-case-parent.png CEO
Des-Case Parent
76
Rock Morphis - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Heritage Group

the equity and performance-based compensation

- Heritage Group Employee
77
Dane Scism - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/101286/logo.jpg CEO
Cellular Sales

The best things about my team were my other team members. The district manager and his underlings barely taught us anything so that we could be successful during the job.

- Cellular Sales Employee
78
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
79
Jose Munoz - https://cdn.comparably.com/25549971/l/472969/logo.jpg CEO
Nissan Usa

Achieving objectives when they are reasonable.

- Nissan Usa Employee
80

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

- CAA Employee
81
Gerald Turner - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/146903/logo.jpg CEO
Methodist

Caring, quality, concerned for patient care

- Methodist Employee
82

seeing my co workers everyday

- BLR Employee
83
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
84
Eng Tan - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/497788_logo_simplr.png CEO
Simplr

They care for their employees

- Simplr Employee
85
Gary Wunderlich - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Wunderlich Securities
86
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.559/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
HCCA International
87
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/159402/company_logo_159402.png CEO
Permanent General Companies