Tennessee's Danny White has become the highest-paid athletic director at a public university, with a new annual salary of $2.75 million following a contract extension effective August 1, 2024. White's raise reflects the significant success and revenue growth under his leadership, including a record $200 million operating revenue in 2023 and $139.7 million in fundraising for 2023-24. His tenure has seen the Volunteers achieve unprecedented athletic accomplishments, such as their first national championship in baseball, and high finishes in various sports. White can also earn up to $600,000 in annual bonuses for meeting academic and athletic benchmarks. University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman praised White as a visionary leader whose efforts have transformed the athletics department.