Richest of the rich

Tennesseans among the wealthiest Americans in 2018 include:

Jeffrey Lorberbaum, $2.4 billion

The 63-year-old Chattanoogan is CEO of Mohawk Industries Inc., the world’s biggest floor covering company headquartered in Calhoun, Ga.

Forrest Preston, $1.48 billion

The 84-year-old founder of Life Care Centers of America built the Cleveland, Tenn.-based nursing home chain into the largest privately owned senior living business in the country.

Jimmy Haslam, $3.6 billion

The 64-year-old Knoxville businessman is CEO of Pilot Flying J, the nation’s biggest chain of fuel and truck stops, and owner of the Cleveland Browns.

Bill Haslam, $2.5 billion

The 59-year-old governor of Tennessee, former mayor of Knoxville, shares in his family’s ownership of Pilot Flying J and is the richest governor in America.

Thomas Frist Jr., $8.1 billion

The 79-year-old Nashvillian who founded Hospital Corp. of America with his father is the brother of former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

Frederick Smith, $4.9 billion

The 73-year-old Memphis businessman founded FedEx, one of the world’s biggest package delivery companies.

Other Tennesseans on the Forbes 400 list include:

Martha Ingram, $4.7 billion

The 82-year-old Nashvillian’s family owns Ingram Industries, a distribution and marine firm.

Brad Kelley, $2.3 billion

The 61-year-old resident of Franklin, Tenn., founded Commonwealth Brands, maker of UA Gold and Malibu cigarettes and is one of the largest land owners in the United States.

Jon Yarbrough, $2 billion

The 60-year-old resident of Franklin, Tenn., started Video Gaming Technologies.