Famous People Born In Chattanooga

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Kane Brown
(Singer-Songwriter Known for His Singles ‘Used to Love You Sober’ and ‘What Ifs’)
Kane Brown
70
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra

An American singer and songwriter, Kane Brown first came into prominence as a social media celebrity, thereby inspiring several social media users all over the world. In 2017, he became the first artist whose music peaked at number one positions on all five principal Billboard country charts simultaneously.

 2 
Leslie Jordan
(Writer and TV actor who received an Emmy Award for his role as Beverley Leslie on the hit series Will & Grace in 2006)
Leslie Jordan
12
Birthdate: April 29, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
 3 
Lori Petty
(Actress)
Lori Petty
33
Birthdate: October 14, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Lori Petty is best known as Lolly from Orange Is the New Black and Daddy from Prison Break. She was a graphic designer in Nebraska before becoming an actor. She has also been seen in films such as A League of Their Own, Tank Girl, and Free Willy
 4 
Ralphie May
(Comedian)
Ralphie May
13
Birthdate: February 17, 1972
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 6, 2017
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 5 
Reggie White
(American Football Player)
Reggie White
79
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 19, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 26, 2004
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 6 
Rachel Boston
(Actress Known for Her Role in the Series: 'American Dreams', 'In Plain Sight' and 'Witches of East End')
Rachel Boston
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Birthdate: May 9, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus

Rachel Boston is an American actress known for playing leading roles in several independent films, such as Black Marigolds and A Ring by Spring. She has also played important roles in popular TV series like Witches of East End. Before starting her acting career, Rachel Boston was a beauty queen, winning the Miss Tennessee Teen USA title in 1999.

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Jon Meacham
(Writer, Reviewer, Historian and Presidential Biographer)
Jon Meacham
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 20, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus

Jon Meacham is an American historian, writer, reviewer, and presidential biographer. Over the years Meacham has contributed to popular publications like The New York Times, Time, and Newsweek. In 2009, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his work American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. He has also received honorary doctorates from many universities including the University of Tennessee.

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Bessie Smith
(One of the Greatest Female Blues Singers of the 1930s)
Bessie Smith
73
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 15, 1894
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: September 26, 1937

Bessie Smith was an American singer who gained popularity during the Jazz Age. Dubbed the Empress of the Blues, Smith was one of the most famous blues singers of the 1920s and 1930s. Counted among the greatest singers of her generation, Bessie Smith was a major influence on several other singers. Her life and work inspired the TV film Bessie.

 9 
John Piper
(American pastor)
John Piper
9
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 11, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn

John Piper is a theologian and pastor. He is the chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Previously, he taught biblical studies at Bethel University and preached at Bethlehem Baptist Church. He believes in the theological doctrine of sola fide. He is the founder of desiringGod.org, named for his 1986 book Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist.  

 10 
Bob Corker
(Politician)
Bob Corker
3
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 24, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Maci Bookout
(Reality Star)
Maci Bookout
9
Birthdate: August 10, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 12 
Jackie Mitchell
(One of the First Female Pitchers in Professional Baseball History)
Jackie Mitchell
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 29, 1912
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 7, 1987
 13 
Yusef Abdul Lateef
(Musician)
Yusef Abdul Lateef
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 9, 1920
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 23, 2013
 14 
Terry Gordy
(Wrestler)
Terry Gordy
102
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 23, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 16, 2001
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 15 
Darron Lee
(American football player)
Darron Lee
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 16 
Roscoe Tanner
(Retired American Professional Tennis Player)
Roscoe Tanner
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 15, 1951
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 17 
Vonn Bell
(American football player)
Vonn Bell
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 12, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Rhyne Howard
(Basketball Player)
Rhyne Howard
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 29, 2000
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Ishmael Reed
(Poet)
Ishmael Reed
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 22, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
 20 
Jimmy Blanton
(Bassist)
Jimmy Blanton
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 5, 1918
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 30, 1942
 21 
Hayley Carter
(Tennis player)
Hayley Carter
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 22 
BbyMutha
(Rapper)
BbyMutha
4
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 15, 1989
Sun Sign: Virgo
 23 
Valaida Snow
(Jazz musician)
Valaida Snow
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 2, 1904
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: May 30, 1956
 24 
Charley Griffith
(Racing driver)
Charley Griffith
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 4, 1929
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: November 22, 1999