Tennessee / Tourist Development

Agency file

Tourist Development

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Tourist Development is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 176 employees with median total compensation of $39,708; the highest distinct record was $243,468.

Year: 2026
Employees: 176
Median total: $39,708
Highest record: $243,468

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$30,120$206,910+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 176 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,708) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $54,815 (98%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,183 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,216

$34,752

$39,708

$55,370

$101,208

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,208 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,216. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Building Maintenance Worker 1

54 · $36,381

Welcome Center Assistant

47 · $34,099

Building Maintenance Worker 2

20 · $45,746

Welcome Center Manager

14 · $52,446

Tourism Development Consultant 3

5 · $78,247

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 4

Christopher Ritenour

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$36,380

Sub-department: Chattanooga WC
Base pay: $35,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,960
Employee ID: 653795

Christopher Ritenour holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Chattanooga Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,380.

Whitney Davis

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$36,161

Sub-department: Tiftonia W C
Base pay: $35,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,940
Employee ID: 538642

At Tourist Development, Whitney Davis serves as a Welcome Center Assistant within Tiftonia W C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,161.

Alec Fitzpatrick

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,448

Sub-department: Dyersburg WC
Base pay: $35,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,954
Employee ID: 656296

Alec Fitzpatrick holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Dyersburg Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,448.

James Parrish

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,448

Sub-department: Tiftonia W C
Base pay: $35,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ricky

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,954
Employee ID: 653873

At Tourist Development, James Parrish serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Tiftonia W C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,448.

Casey Roberts

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,448

Sub-department: Smith County WC
Base pay: $35,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,954
Employee ID: 642646

Casey Roberts holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Smith County Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,448.

Skyler Sperow

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,448

Sub-department: Bristol WC
Base pay: $35,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,954
Employee ID: 655687

At Tourist Development, Skyler Sperow serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Bristol Wc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,448.

Mike Gassaway

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,100

Sub-department: Smith County WC
Base pay: $35,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,925
Employee ID: 514015

Mike Gassaway is a Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within Smith County Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,100.

Steve Johnson

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$35,088

Sub-department: Ardmore WC
Base pay: $35,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,924
Employee ID: 668778

Steve Johnson holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Ardmore Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,088.

Christopher Ball

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Chattanooga WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 706392

Christopher Ball holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Chattanooga Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,752.

Dennis Bridges

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Jellico WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 661933

Dennis Bridges is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Jellico Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

Andrew Burse

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Haywood Welcome Center
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 698892

Andrew Burse works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Haywood Welcome Center. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $34,752 in 2026.

Devan Cox

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Chattanooga WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 665629

At Tourist Development, Devan Cox serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Chattanooga Wc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,752.

Joshua Daniels

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Clarksville WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Clifton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 721414

At Tourist Development, Joshua Daniels serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Clarksville Wc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,752.

Raymond Dunkin

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Kingsport Welcome Ctr
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Milton

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 666424

Raymond Dunkin is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Kingsport Welcome Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

Chad Finchum

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Hartford WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 712454

Chad Finchum works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Hartford Wc. Their status is full-time. Chad earned $34,752 in 2026.

Darion Fleming

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Memphis I-55 WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 705140

Darion Fleming works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Memphis I-55 Wc. Their status is full-time. Darion earned $34,752 in 2026.

David Fouraker

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Nickajack WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 655462

David Fouraker is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Nickajack Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

Javarie Hanlan

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Tiftonia W C
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 665234

At Tourist Development, Javarie Hanlan serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Tiftonia W C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,752.

John Hendricks

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Hartford WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 721672

John Hendricks holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Hartford Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,752.

Daniel Hilliard

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Bristol WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 716560

Daniel Hilliard works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Bristol Wc. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $34,752 in 2026.

Scott Kenny

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Bristol WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 719476

Scott Kenny works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Bristol Wc. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $34,752 in 2026.

Randall Kisling

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Dyersburg WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 702473

Randall Kisling works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Dyersburg Wc. Their status is full-time. Randall earned $34,752 in 2026.

Byron Largin

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Clarksville WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 721409

Byron Largin holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Clarksville Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,752.

William Lester

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Memphis I-55 WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 719370

William Lester works as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 for Tourist Development within Memphis I-55 Wc. Their status is full-time. William earned $34,752 in 2026.

Trevor Martin

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Haywood Welcome Center
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 669518

Trevor Martin is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Haywood Welcome Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

Mike Mcintosh

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: I-26 WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 702017

Mike Mcintosh is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within I-26 Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

William Nelson

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Memphis I-55 WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 719404

William Nelson is a Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Memphis I-55 Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,752.

Dianne Stewart

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Jellico WC
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 661934

Dianne Stewart holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 1 at Tourist Development within Jellico Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,752.

Luc Young

Building Maintenance Worker 1/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,752

Sub-department: Haywood Welcome Center
Base pay: $34,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Preston

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,896
Employee ID: 657517

At Tourist Development, Luc Young serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 1 within Haywood Welcome Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,752.

Robert Wright

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,738

Sub-department: Hartford WC
Base pay: $33,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,738
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,825
Employee ID: 564158

Robert Wright works as a Welcome Center Assistant for Tourist Development within Hartford Wc. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $34,738 in 2026.

Jere Gentry

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,689

Sub-department: Smith County WC
Base pay: $33,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,689
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,825
Employee ID: 557759

Jere Gentry holds the role of Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within Smith County Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,689.

Julia Seals

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,119

Sub-department: Haywood Welcome Center
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $843
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,119
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 575662

Julia Seals holds the role of Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within Haywood Welcome Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,119.

Kimberly Edwards

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,099

Sub-department: Kingsport Welcome Ctr
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $823
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,099
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 602917

Kimberly Edwards works as a Welcome Center Assistant for Tourist Development within Kingsport Welcome Center. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $34,099 in 2026.

Elena Turner

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$34,095

Sub-department: Bristol WC
Base pay: $33,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,095
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,773
Employee ID: 594088

Elena Turner is a Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within Bristol Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,095.

Jennifer King

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$33,603

Sub-department: Chattanooga WC
Base pay: $32,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,603
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Konrad

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,734
Employee ID: 604863

Jennifer King works as a Welcome Center Assistant for Tourist Development within Chattanooga Wc. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $33,603 in 2026.

Christine Chernaski

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$33,543

Sub-department: I-26 WC
Base pay: $32,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,727
Employee ID: 611669

Christine Chernaski is a Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within I-26 Wc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $33,543.

Kelvin Billingsley

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$33,474

Sub-department: Nickajack WC
Base pay: $32,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,474
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,722
Employee ID: 620168

At Tourist Development, Kelvin Billingsley serves as a Welcome Center Assistant within Nickajack Wc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,474.

Angela Mccuan

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$33,216

Sub-department: Haywood Welcome Center
Base pay: $33,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,768
Employee ID: 572510

At Tourist Development, Angela Mccuan serves as a Welcome Center Assistant within Haywood Welcome Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,216.

Brandy Morgan

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$32,748

Sub-department: Jellico WC
Base pay: $32,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,748
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,729
Employee ID: 588727

Brandy Morgan holds the role of Welcome Center Assistant at Tourist Development within Jellico Wc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,748.

Amber Cagle

Welcome Center Assistant/Tourist Development

2026 total comp

$31,776

Sub-department: Nickajack WC
Base pay: $31,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,776
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,648
Employee ID: 614586

At Tourist Development, Amber Cagle serves as a Welcome Center Assistant within Nickajack Wc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,776.