Does Tennessee State Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tennessee State Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tennessee State Government. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tennessee State Government?

66% of Tennessee State Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tennessee State Government 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tennessee State Government?

Case Manager (27) , Administrative Assistant (17) , Director (11) , Accountant (9) , Auditor (9) , Manager (9) , Program Manager (9) , Attorney (8) , Business Analyst (8) , Career Specialist (8) , Eligibility Counselor (8) , Correctional Officer (7) , Eligibility Counselor II (7) , Environmental Scientist (7) , Program Coordinator (7)

What are the pros of working at Tennessee State Government according to real employee reviews?

"benefits are good and hours" ((in 178 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 43 reviews)); "Schedule is flexible and work from home is available" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Tennessee State Government according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and everyone's always trying to throw someone under the bus just to make them look good." ((in 104 reviews)); "low salary and slow to promote" ((in 46 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "No room for advancement" ((in 13 reviews)); "Inadequate training" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tennessee State Government layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Tennessee State Government layoffs and their outlook for job security at Tennessee State Government in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Tennessee State Government locations?

Nashville , Knoxville , Memphis , Chattanooga , Murfreesboro , Jackson , Johnson City , Cookeville , Kingsport , Smyrna , Clarksville , Columbia , Greeneville , Antioch , Henning , Tiptonville , Wartburg , Cleveland , Clinton , Maryville , Morristown , Dickson , Gallatin , Mount Juliet , Buchanan , Paris , Los Angeles , Tennessee City , Bowling Green , Raleigh

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Moderate professional envirnoment - Event and Sales Coordinator Tennessee State Government Employee Review

3.0

Jul 20, 2023

Event and sales coordinator

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Pros

Beautiful, brand new hotel. Wonderful amenities and accommodations for our guests. Guests have positive experience at our facility and create life long memories. Staff members genuinely care about our guests and their experience.

Cons

No professional development or advancement for employees. Management is disconnected from team members. Outdated technology and computer systems.

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5.0

Jul 15, 2026

Hr program administration

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Pros

Good work-life balance, great pay, excellent leadership and great people. TN State Government invests in employee development much more than any other company I have worked for.

Cons

Sometimes things move slowly due to red-tape.

2.0

Jun 30, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

8-4:30 M-F schedule Easy to take time off Front load PTO to make managing time off easier Hybrid work schedule

Cons

- Minimal accountability - Pay is well below national average - Pay for Performance standards are near impossible to “exceed expectations” - Double standards is the standard - Promotions are slow, so don’t expect to move up fast

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING - 79349

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - 07212026- 79416

DCS ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT - 07172026-79423

INMATE JOBS COORDINATOR - 07142026-79047

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT 4 (COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR) - 78997

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