Company makes list for eighth year; ranks third among Tennessee employers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) has earned a spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Large Employers for the eighth time since 2016.
BCBST ranked 53 out of 701 employers nationwide, placing it well ahead of some of the country’s most-recognized companies. The company is the third highest ranked Blue plan and third highest Tennessee-based employer on the list.
“It’s an honor to know that our efforts to be an employer of choice are highly valued,” said Roy Vaughn, BlueCross chief human resources officer. “Our employees share a consistent commitment to excellence in serving our members. We appreciate the work they do each day and the ways in which they shape how other people and organizations view our corporate culture and benefits.”
BCBST’s latest rating adds to its list of Forbes recognitions over the past several years, including its Best in State Employers and Best Employers for New Graduates designations.
The Best Large Employers list is developed by Forbes and market research firm Statista, who surveyed more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S. that employ more than 1,000 people. Respondents were asked to rate their employers on a variety of factors, including salary, work environment, training programs and opportunities to advance.
They were also asked how likely they were to recommend their employer to others. The final list ranked the top 701 companies with more than 5,000 employees.
For more news and updates, visit the BlueCross News Center. Learn more about the 2025 rankings by visiting Forbes online.
About BlueCross®
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 75 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company’s news center at bcbstnews.com.