Tennessee History
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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Tennessee Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Tennessee. Many famous people of Tennessee have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Tennessee. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Tennessee famous Americans have all made Tennessee their home. This list includes Tennessee historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Tennessee who have influenced the lives of others.
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(1909 - 1955) Writer, poet; born in Knoxville.
- (1786 - 1836) Frontiersman; born in Limestone.
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(1914 - 1979) Bluegrass musician; born in Overton County.
- (1942 - ) Gospel singer known as the "Queen of Soul;" born in Memphis.
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(1937 - ) Famous actor who has appeared in movies such as Driving Miss Daisy, Lean on Me Amistad and others. Born in Memphis.
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Al Gore, Jr. (1948 - ) 45th Vice president of the US; raised in Carthage.
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(1925 - ) Executive director of the NAACP, attorney, and clergyman; born in Memphis.
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Dolly Parton (1946 - ) Country singer and actress; born in Sevierville.
- (1935 - 1977) One of the most famous singers of all time that helped develop rock and roll; moved to Memphis in 1948.
- (1950 - ) Actress made famous from television's Moonlighting and Cybill; born in Memphis.
- Tina Turner (1939 - ) Singer. She won a Grammy award in 1972 and starred in the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome; born in Brownsville.
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(1887 - 1964) World War I hero; born in Pall Mall.
More Famous People of
Tennessee
- Eddy Arnold singer, Henderson
- Chet Atkins guitarist, Lutrell
- Hattie Caraway first elected woman senator, Bakerville
- Jack Garnet Carter miniature golf, Sweetwater
- Jack Curtis screenwriter, Stony Creek
- Sam Davis confederate scout, Smyrna
- Mark Dean inventor, Jefferson City
- David G. Farragut first American admiral, Knoxville
- Tennessee Ernie Ford singer, Bristol
- Abe Fortas jurist, Memphis
- Nikki Giovanni poet, Knoxville
- Red Grooms artist, Nashville
- Isaac Hayes composer, Covington
- Barbara Howar broadcaster, writer, Nashville
- Cordell Hull secretary of state, Overton Cty
- Estes Kefauver legislator, Madisonville
- Sandra Locke actress, Shelbyville
- Minnie Pearl singer, comedienne, Centerville
- Grantland Rice sportswriter, Murfreesboro
- Carl Rowan journalist, Ravenscraft
- Wilma Rudolph runner, St. Bethlehem
- Sequoia Cherokee scholar, educator
- Dinah Shore actress, singer, Winchester
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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