PYA Recognized as Large Business Excellence Recipient at Pinnacle Business Awards

The Knoxville Chamber is pleased to announce PYA as the recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award in the Large Business Excellence category. The firm offers tax, accounting, management consulting, and professional services and has built its reputation on integrity, client service, relationship-building, and strategic expansion. The Large Business Excellence award, sponsored by 21st Mortgage Corporation, is presented to a non-franchisee company with over 200 employees that has shown remarkable profitability, growth, and stability.

“Our focus on building trusted relationships with clients in East Tennessee and across the nation helps define our reputation as a nimble firm able to respond quickly to our clients’ needs,” said Marty Brown, PYA President and CEO. “Here in Knoxville and in our offices in key locations across the country, we’re honored to be a trusted and knowledgeable resource for tax, audit, accounting, and management consulting.”

Founded in Knoxville in 1983, PYA has grown into a nationally recognized firm serving clients across all 50 states. Today the firm is one of the largest tax and accounting firms in the Southeast. The experts at PYA have diligently and knowledgeably serviced a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, healthcare institutions, real estate, construction, nonprofit, and professional services firms.

“We look forward to PYA’s next forty years and beyond,” said Mike Odom, Knoxville Chamber president and CEO. “The Pinnacle Award is another in a long line of accolades that PYA has received, further supporting their expertise in the industry and commitment to their community.”

The annual Pinnacle Business Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, celebrate regional business excellence, honoring outstanding professionals in nine categories for their contributions to the greater Knoxville economy. Winners are selected by the Knoxville Chamber Board of Directors. Approximately 200 companies are nominated annually for recognition.

“Congratulations to the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award winners,” said Mike DiStefano, Pinnacle’s Knoxville president. “Pinnacle Financial Partners is a values-driven organization. So many of the values we focus on – integrity, results, discipline – are also evident in this year’s winners. We know it takes an unwavering focus and commitment of leadership to make any business work, and we are proud to recognize these Knoxville-area companies and individuals for their business excellence. Pinnacle looks forward to supporting and seeing these organizations flourish as we all work together toward the same goal: a prosperous Knoxville economy.”

For in-depth video interviews and more information on the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award recipients, visit www.knoxvillechamber.com/pinnacle.