In an article published by Knoxnews, East Tennessee has some of the best employers according to a list made by Forbes.

Several regional businesses and major employers in East Tennessee, including Clayton Homes and Dollywood, made Forbes’ lists of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Mid-sized Employers.

Clayton Homes ranked No. 323 on the list of large employers, and Dollywood ranked No.138 on the mid-size list.

But it was Brunswick, which manufactures Sea Ray boats, that ranked the highest from East Tennessee: No. 10 in the large category. The Sea Ray Boats division is headquartered in Knoxville.

More on the list. But how was it made?

Forbes compiled the list in partnership with research firm Statista, surveying 50,000 Americans working at businesses with more than 1,000 employees. Participants rated their willingness to recommend their employers to family and friends.

The mid-size list includes 500 businesses with between 1,000 and 5,000 U.S. employees. The large list ranks 500 businesses with more than 5,000 U.S. employees.

Several other businesses headquartered in East Tennessee were recognized.

Tennessee Valley Authority ranked No. 129 on the large employers list. DENSO, which operates its largest U.S. manufacturing facility in Maryville, ranked No. 317 on the mid-size list. 

Those with several East TN employees

The lists also include businesses that have a significant employee base in East Tennessee. These companies all employ an estimated 200 or more people in the Knoxville area, according to the Knoxville Chamber. 

The large list includes:

  • ADT Security Systems
  • AT&T
  • Accenture
  • Bass Pro Shops
  • Best Buy
  • Bloomin’ Brands
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Coca-Cola
  • Comcast
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Domino’s
  • FedEx
  • Gap
  • Hilton
  • Home Depot
  • Intercontinental Hotels
  • Lowe’s
  • Marriott International
  • Papa John’s
  • PepsiCo.
  • Publix
  • Red Lobster
  • Siemens
  • Starbucks
  • State of Tennessee
  • Subway
  • Target
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Travelers
  • U.S. Bank
  • U.S. Cellular
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • UPS
  • Verizon Communications
  • Wendy’s 
  • Wyndham Destinations
  • YMCA

The mid-size list also includes Choice Hotels International and Melaleuca. 

Business reporter Brenna McDermott can be reached at [email protected]. Follow along with her work on Twitter @_BrennaMcD.