Silver Level Veteran Ready Businesses in Tennessee

​Ameriprise Finanicial Inc.​
Ameriprise Financial is a national financial services company focused on providing comprehensive financial services and planning. Within Tennessee, it has 28 offices across the state with over 146 advisors and staff. The company is a leader in the development of a national-level designation of Certified Military Financial Advisor (CMFA). Advisors and employees in the Tennessee offices are active in providing financial education and services to veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and members of the National Guard and Reserve.In addition to regular business activities, advisors are actively involved in providing financial literacy training to Blue Star Families, AMVETS, 5th Special Forces Group, the Middle Tennessee Chapter of Women Veterans of America, local military units, and Veterans Administration offices. Ameriprise has developed a company-wide handbook for advisors to ensure current advice for SMVF clients, including monthly training through TEAMS meetings for employees. 

Caterpillar Financial
Caterpillar Financial is committed to honoring veterans and their families, emphasizing a culture of appreciation for their dedication and skills. Our core initiatives include the Veteran’s Employee Resource Group, which facilitates networking, mentorship, and support, enhancing our veterans' career transitions. We offer flexible work arrangements, training, and collaborate with veteran-focused organizations to support their diverse needs. By integrating respect, empowerment, and support into our workplace, we strive to create an environment where veterans feel valued and can thrive.

​Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee​
Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee proudly fosters a culture of support and recognition for our Service Members and Veterans. Through our Denso Veterans Network (DVN), Veterans and Service Members meet monthly to collaborate on initiatives that ensure they are valued, heard, and supported. To honor their service, we provide annual tokens of appreciation, including personalized lanyards, challenge coins featuring military branch logos, and complimentary T-shirts. Our DVN also organizes onsite events with local Veteran Services to connect Veterans and their families with resources and benefits. In 2023, we further demonstrated our commitment by donating bricks to Veterans Park in Athens, TN, representing each military branch. Denso actively participates in Veterans job fairs and community events, standing strong in our dedication to recognizing and supporting the service of Veterans within our company and beyond. Their contributions will never be forgotten.

​Ford Motor Company​
Ford is a family company, one that spans the globe and has shared ideals. We value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers. Generations have made their memories with us and included us in their hopes and dreams. After 121 years, we’re used to adapting to and leading change. That is why we are evolving to focus on services, experiences and software as well as vehicles. We believe in the power of creating a world with fewer obstacles and limits, where people have the freedom to build a better life and pursue their dreams. To shorten the distance between where you are and where you want to go. To connect people down the road and over the horizon to discover possibilities, and enjoy the thrill, adventure and pride of moving freely. From day one, we've provided people with tools to help them move forward and upward. We've innovated to expand their opportunities. And we've worked to earn their trust, every single day. We honor our legacy as we build the future a better world for generations to come. 

Haus Realty & Management LLC
As a Veteran-owned realty and property management company, we are deeply committed to supporting the SMVF community. Our founders, retired CW3 Randy and Major Su, prioritize hiring and educating transitioning service members on VA home benefits and real estate careers. With over half of our workforce being SMVF members, we maintain a close-knit environment that extends to active community engagement, including educational outreach and direct support initiatives like housing veterans at risk of homelessness. We are proud to contribute significantly to local veteran events and the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition.

Premise Health
Premise Health is steadfast in its commitment to providing accessible and meaningful career opportunities for veterans and military spouses. As one of the leading healthcare employers for the military community, we offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and well-being. Our values—respect, engagement, innovation, courage, accountability, ethics, and quality focus—guide our efforts to help the military community leverage their unique skills and experiences to build successful careers. At Premise Health, we understand the challenges veterans and military spouses face, and we are dedicated to providing the support and assistance they need to thrive. Our unwavering commitment to the military community ensures that they can feel secure and confident in their career prospects with us.

Silicon Ranch Corporation
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Silicon Ranch’s mission is to help communities become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Since its inception, the company has become a national leader in the solar industry, recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. Part of this innovative approach is in how the company builds its team. Silicon Ranch has a long history of hiring veterans. Veterans play a crucial role in the rapidly growing solar industry, bringing their mission-focused mindset and ability to learn new skills quickly. In this competitive, and relatively new, job market finding candidates with years of solar experience and certification is challenging, the company recognizes the value of the technical training and leadership experience gained during military service. 

University Health System, Inc.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center. The 710-bed hospital also is home of the region’s only dedicated Heart Hospital, only adult and pediatric transplant center, the region’s first certified comprehensive stroke center, a private-room neonatal intensive care unit and serves as a regional perinatal center.

USIC
As the nation’s leader in underground utility damage prevention, USIC is proud to support the SMVF community. Nearly 10% of our workforce are veterans whose skills and values align with our mission to protect critical infrastructure and ensure public safety. We prioritize recruiting and retaining veterans through partnerships with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes and the USO Pathfinder® Transition Program. Internally, our VETS Connect resource group provides mentorship, training, and resources to foster a supportive environment for veteran employees. Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer with Silver distinction and a DAV Patriot Employer, USIC remains dedicated to providing meaningful career opportunities for veterans while advancing the safety and sustainability of the communities we serve.