The 50 largest corporate groups and holding companies in Tennessee (2026 list)

These Tennessee-based corporate groups and holding companies are largely concentrated in the healthcare sector, alongside retail and software development. They range from established enterprises to companies founded in the 2000s and 2010s. Community Health Systems operates 70 acute-care hospitals, while Tractor Supply Company serves recreational farmers and pet owners. Inhabit® provides software for property management, and Ardent Health focuses on community-based medical care.

The data shows a strong presence of healthcare providers with significant employee numbers, such as Summit BHC in behavioral health and Radiology Partners in radiology services. Many of these companies are headquartered in the Nashville metropolitan area, including Franklin and Brentwood, indicating a regional hub for corporate operations.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Community Health Systems chs.net Operating 70 acute-care hospitals and over 1,000 care sites including physician practices, urgent care, imaging, cancer, and surgery centers.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Franklin	24,930	n/a
2	Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com Serving recreational farmers, ranchers, pet owners, and gardeners with products and services for rural living, animal care, and DIY projects.	Retail	🇺🇸 Brentwood	21,324	1938
3	Ardent Health ardenthealth.com Provider of healthcare services operating hospitals and care sites, focusing on accessibility, innovation, and community-based medical care across multiple states.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	14,119	n/a
4	Inhabit®inhabit.com A software company providing innovative solutions for residential and vacation property management professionals, backed by top-tier private equity partners For more information, visit website	Software Development	🇺🇸 Knoxville	2,755	2016
5	Summit BHC summitbhc.com A network of leading behavioral health and addiction treatment centers focused on providing innovative services in a caring environment	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Franklin	2,699	2013
6	Radiology Partners radpartners.com Providing high-quality radiology services to hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide, focusing on clinical value, technology, and patient care.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	2,295	2012
7	Ingram Content Group ingramcontent.com Connecting readers worldwide with print and digital books through innovative distribution, print on demand, and digital learning services.	Book and Periodical Publishing	🇺🇸 La Vergne	2,183	n/a
8	Numotion numotion.com A leading provider of products and services for individuals with mobility limitations, offering CRT, medical supplies, lifestyle products, and mobility equipment	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Brentwood	2,054	2001
9	HealthTrust Performance Group healthtrustpg.com A healthcare organization based in Nashville, TN, providing purchasing solutions and advisory services to over 1,800 hospitals and 57,000+ healthcare locations	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	1,953	1999
10	American Residential Services ars.com Heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer line services for residential and light commercial customers across the United States.	Consumer Services	🇺🇸 Memphis	1,948	1975
11	Orgill orgill.com Distributes hardlines to over 11,000 retail hardware stores, home centers, pro lumber dealers, and farm stores across the globe. Offers over 75,000 SKUs with efficient distribution.	Wholesale	🇺🇸 Collierville	1,970	n/a
12	Springstone lifepointhealth.net A nationwide healthcare company focused on providing behavioral health treatment facilities, community hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and various sites of care	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Brentwood	1,727	2010
13	Arcese arcese.com Global logistics company with 70 offices and 3,000 employees worldwide, providing integrated and sustainable solutions across various sectors for over 50 years	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇺🇸 Arco	1,688	1966
14	Delek US delekus.com Downstream energy company with petroleum refining, logistics, renewable fuels production, and convenience store retailing across multiple U.S. states.	Oil and Gas	🇺🇸 Brentwood	1,674	2001
15	Southwestern Family of Companies southwestern.com A purpose-driven, employee-owned company investing in people and building businesses that positively impact communities worldwide since 1855	Executive Offices	🇺🇸 Nashville	1,555	n/a
16	CKE Restaurants, Inc. Operates Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, known for charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch Biscuits, and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, with a strong international presence.	Restaurants	🇺🇸 Franklin	1,353	1941
17	Gibson, Inc.gibson.com Manufacture and distribute iconic guitars and musical instruments, maintaining legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and partnerships across multiple renowned music brands.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Nashville	1,342	n/a
18	Smith & Wesson smith-wesson.com Manufacturing and designing quality firearms, related products, and training for U.S. consumers, law enforcement, and global military customers.	Retail	🇺🇸 Maryville	1,335	1852
19	Highland Ventures highlandventuresltd.com Empowering employees to provide outstanding service and be engaged community members, owning and operating properties, fitness centers, retail centers, and Marco's Pizza locations	Retail	🇺🇸 Brentwood	1,260	1948
20	SRM Concrete smyrnareadymix.com Supplier of ready-mix concrete with operations across 19 states, providing construction materials for various building projects.	Construction	🇺🇸 Murfreesboro	1,215	1999
21	ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education chancelight.com Leading provider of alternative education and special education solutions for children and young adults, helping them create successful, independent futures	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 Brentwood	1,160	1975
22	The State Group stategroup.com A multi-trade industrial services contractor offering electrical, mechanical, and civil services across North America, with a focus on construction, maintenance, and emergency support	Construction	🇺🇸 Franklin	1,094	1961
23	i3 Verticals i3verticals.com i3 Verticals provides software solutions for various industries in the US, helping clients improve efficiency, increase revenue, and streamline processes	Embedded Software Products	🇺🇸 Nashville	876	2012
24	US Heart and Vascular usheartandvascular.com US Heart & Vascular supports cardiovascular physician practices nationwide, focusing on improving patient care, reducing costs, and fostering collaborative partnerships	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Franklin	870	2021
25	Frontdoor, Inc.frontdoorhome.com A leading provider of home service plans, dedicated to simplifying home ownership through professional repairs and financial protection for customers nationwide	Consumer Services	🇺🇸 Memphis	820	2018
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26	Health Connect America healthconnectamerica.com Provider of mental and behavioral healthcare services in various settings, offering discounts based on family size and income	Mental Health Care	🇺🇸 Franklin	807	n/a
27	Phillips & Jordan, Inc.phillipsinc.com A certified woman-owned heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor building, maintaining, and modernizing resilient critical infrastructure across multiple markets nationwide	Construction	🇺🇸 Knoxville	722	1952
28	Landair covenantlogistics.com An agile, asset-based 3PL offering customized logistics solutions, recognized for excellence in warehousing, dedicated carriage, safety, and logistics services	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇺🇸 Greeneville	581	1981
29	Ryman Hospitality Properties rymanhp.com A hospitality and entertainment company rooted in Music City history, specializing in upscale hotels, resorts, media, and country lifestyle experiences	Entertainment Providers	🇺🇸 Nashville	559	n/a
30	Priority Ambulance priorityambulance.com Emergency and nonemergency medical care provider with highly trained paramedics and EMTs, operating state-of-the-art vehicles in nine states	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Knoxville	554	2014
31	The Vincit Group vincitgroup.com A vertically-integrated group offering chemical services, contract management, and automation solutions in the US, Canada, and South America to improve business operations	Chemical Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Chattanooga	517	1968
32	RSI rsienv.com A group of companies providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, and professional services for cleanup initiatives nationwide, focusing on protecting and restoring sites	Environmental Services	🇺🇸 Oak Ridge	512	1996
33	Petauri petauri.com A pharmaceutical commercialization services organization focused on global market access, medical affairs, patient services, data analytics, and digital solutions	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	496	2023
34	EnSafe ensafe.com EnSafe Inc provides innovative engineering, environmental, health & safety, and technology services globally, offering custom solutions and creative approaches to client needs	Environmental Services	🇺🇸 Memphis	493	1980
35	SmartBank smartbank.com A banking institution founded in 2006 with a focus on exceptional client service, strategic branching, and conservative lending practices across multiple states	Banking	🇺🇸 Pigeon Forge	490	2007
36	Miller Industries millerind.com The company is the world's largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, operating facilities in Ooltewah, TN, Greeneville, TN, and Hermitage, PA	Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Ooltewah	480	1990
37	Pinnacle Airlines Corp.pncl.com An airline holding company with three subsidiaries operating in various airport hubs, headquartered in Memphis, employing 7,700 people in North America	Airlines and Aviation	🇺🇸 Memphis	475	n/a
38	Bryce Corporation brycecorp.com The company operates in flexible packaging, package design, and flexographic prepress operations, offering innovative products and competitive advantages in quality and productivity	Packaging and Containers Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Memphis	436	1969
39	Ascend ascend.net Provides dry van full truckload services in the middle-mile market, focusing on service, reliability, and cost reduction for shippers through optimized logistics.	Truck Transportation	🇺🇸 Nashville	432	1969
40	Radio Systems Corporation petsafebrands.com A leading manufacturer of pet products with a mission to build trusted pet brands, offering innovative solutions and fostering a collaborative, wellness-focused culture	Consumer Goods	🇺🇸 Knoxville	432	1991
41	United Derm Partners uniteddermpartners.com Dermatology physician services organization partnering with practices nationwide, offering operational support, compliance resources, marketing, revenue cycle management, and clinical excellence advisory services	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Brentwood	428	2016
42	Gaylord Entertainment Company rymanhp.com The company manages resort and convention center hotels, a variety of entertainment venues, and real estate properties, offering career opportunities in hospitality	Hospitality	🇺🇸 Nashville	428	1978
43	Resource Label Group resourcelabel.com A leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and RFID/NFC products for various industries across the US and Canada	Printing Services	🇺🇸 Franklin	418	1991
44	BESCO besco.com A leading electrical contractor serving various industries with high-quality installations, services, and utility facilities across the United States for over 70 years	Construction	🇺🇸 Knoxville	416	1950
45	BTC Inc b.tc Global company focused on promoting Bitcoin adoption through media, conferences, and UTXO management to empower participants in a censorship-resistant and government-free monetary network	Media Production	🇺🇸 Nashville	399	n/a
46	DCI Donor Services, Inc.dcids.org A company committed to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation, while maintaining strong community ties	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	397	1972
47	Malibu Boats malibuboats.com A leading manufacturer of watersports towboats with patented wake and wave technologies, offering handcrafted boats for wakeboarding, surfing, and skiing	Shipbuilding	🇺🇸 Loudon	391	1982
48	PlayCore playcore.com This company advances play through research, education, and partnerships to create customized play solutions for communities worldwide	Recreational Facilities	🇺🇸 Chattanooga	377	n/a
49	Quorum Health quorumhealth.com An operator of general acute care hospitals and outpatient centers committed to quality, community, and empowering local teams for unique healthcare solutions	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Brentwood	374	2016
50	MasterCraft Boat Company mastercraft.com A leading innovator and manufacturer of premium performance sport boats, specializing in ski, wakeboard, and luxury powerboats since 1968	Shipbuilding	🇺🇸 Vonore	348	1968

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