Forbes' TN Billionaires 3-20-2026

In total, 13 Tennesseans made the list as billionaire wealth continued to grow nationwide.

 

 

 

 

HCA Healthcare Inc. co‑founder Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. and his family once again top Tennessee’s billionaire list, with a net worth of $41.1 billion, ranking No. 48 worldwide, according to Forbes. Frist’s wealth increased by more than $14 billion over the past year, largely due to strong performance by HCA Healthcare, whose stock has remained above $500 since early February. The Frist family owns approximately one‑third of the company’s shares.

In total, 13 Tennesseans appeared on Forbes’ annual list of global billionaires. Among them are Thomas Frist and family at No. 48 and Memphian Pitt Hyde, founder of AutoZone, who ranked No. 2,052 with an estimated net worth of $2 billion. Most of the state’s billionaires saw gains over the past year, with only minor declines or flat performance reported for a few individuals.

Forbes reported a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide, roughly 400 more than the previous year. The United States leads with 989 billionaires, including 15 of the world’s top 20.

 

1. 48 — Thomas Frist and family, $41.1 billion (Nashville)
2. 316 — Jimmy Haslam, $10.3 billion (Knoxville)
3. 407 — Lynsi Snyder, $8.7 billion (Franklin)
4. 694 — Bill Haslam, $6 billion (Knoxville)
5. 720 — Martha Ingram & family, $5.8 billion (Nashville)
6. 780 — Jon Yarbrough, $5.4 billion (Franklin)
7. 1,504 — Amy Adams Strunk, $2.8 billion (Nashville)
8. 1,834 — Willis Johnson, $2.3 billion (Franklin)
9. 2,052 — Pitt Hyde, $2 billion (Memphis)
10. 2,274 — Forrest Preston, $1.8 billion (Cleveland)
11. 2,481 — Dean Solon, $1.6 billion (Gallatin)
12. 2,712 — Brad Kelley, $1.4 billion (Franklin)
13. 2,712 — Jeffrey Lorberbaum, $1.4 billion (Chattanooga)