Famous People From Tennessee

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Nestled between the river Mississippi and the Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee is one of the most populous states in the whole of USA. Several reputed universities are situated in this American state, such as ‘Knoxville College’, ‘Tennessee Temple University’ and ‘Tennessee State University’. Apart from its natural beauty, infrastructure and the presence of great educational institutions, Tennessee is quite popular for being the hometown of celebrities, who are considered role models and enjoy a big fan following world over. Actresses Kathy Bates and Megan Fox, pop sensation Justin Timberlake, wrestler Randy Orton, as well as actress & singer Cybill Shepherd are a few celebrities who hail from Tennessee. Justin Timberlake has bagged two Grammy awards for his acclaimed singles ‘Cry Me A River’ and ‘Rock Your Body’. Megan Fox, who has been a part of the ‘Transformers’ movie franchise is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood and has often been hailed as a sex symbol by several magazines. We have compiled the names of other eminent personalities who are from Tennessee. Scroll down to find the names of these individuals.
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 1 
Dolly Parton
(Singer-Songwriter and Actress, Primarily Known for Her Work in Country Music)
Dolly Parton
110
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 19, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
 2 
Morgan Freeman
(One of the Best Actors of His Generation Noted for His Distinctive Deep Voice)
Morgan Freeman
51
Birthdate: June 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 3 
Justin Randall Timberlake
(Billboard Best Performing Male Soloist in the History of the Mainstream Top 40)
Justin Randall Timberlake
83
Birthdate: January 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Aretha Franklin
(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists in the World & 'Queen of Soul')
Aretha Franklin
137
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 25, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: August 16, 2018
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Quentin Tarantino
(One of the Most Influential Directors of His Generation)
Quentin Tarantino
78
Birthdate: March 27, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries
 6 
Tina Turner
(The "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll")
Tina Turner
48
Birthdate: November 26, 1939
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 24, 2023
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Randy Orton
(Professional Wrestler and the Youngest World Champion in WWE History)
Randy Orton
50
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 1, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 8 
Ric Flair
(Regarded as the Greatest Professional Wrestler of All Time)
Ric Flair
29
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Kathy Bates
(Actress and Director Known for Her Films: 'Misery', ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Dolores Claiborne’)
Kathy Bates
31
Birthdate: June 28, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 10 
Miley Cyrus
(Pop Artist who Has the Most US Billboard 200 Top-5 Albums in the 21st Century by a Female)
Miley Cyrus
128
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Megan Fox
(Actress Known for Her Films: 'Transformers' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles')
Megan Fox
145
Birthdate: May 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 12 
Natalia Dyer
(Actress)
Natalia Dyer
40
Birthdate: January 13, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Michael Oher
(Former American Football Offensive Tackle)
Michael Oher
34
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 28, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 14 
Isaac Hayes
(Singer-songwriter)
Isaac Hayes
14
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 10, 2008
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Gregg Allman
(Member of the Rock Band 'The Allman Brothers Band')
Gregg Allman
23
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 8, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 27, 2017
 16 
Kane Brown
(Singer-Songwriter Known for His Singles ‘Used to Love You Sober’ and ‘What Ifs’)
Kane Brown
58
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Lisa Marie Presley
(Singer-songwriter & the Only Child of Elvis Presley)
Lisa Marie Presley
37
Birthdate: February 1, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: January 12, 2023
 18 
Christina Hendricks
(Best Known for Her Portrayal of Joan Holloway in the TV Series ‘Mad Men’')
Christina Hendricks
32
Birthdate: May 3, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Penny Hardaway
(American College Basketball Coach and Former Professional Player)
Penny Hardaway
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 20 
Lucy Hale
(Actress and TV Personality Known for Her Role as ‘Aria Montgomery’ in the TV Series ‘Pretty Little Liars’)
Lucy Hale
44
Birthdate: June 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Johnny Knoxville
(Stunt Performer & Actor Best Known as a Co-creator of the MTV Reality Stunt Show 'Jackass')
Johnny Knoxville
26
Birthdate: March 11, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 22 
Ginnifer Goodwin
36
Birthdate: May 22, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Annie Potts
(Theater Actress, Film Actress)
Annie Potts
18
Birthdate: October 28, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 24 
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
10
Birthdate: April 29, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
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Reggie White
(American Football Player)
Reggie White
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 19, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 26, 2004
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 26 
Oscar Robertson
(Former Basketball player who played point guard and was a 12-time All-Star)
Oscar Robertson
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 24, 1938
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Davy Crockett
(Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1827 to 1831)
Davy Crockett
23
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 17, 1786
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: March 6, 1836
 28 
NLE Choppa
(Rapper Best Known for His Single ‘Shotta Flow’)
NLE Choppa
133
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 1, 2002
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Kenny Chesney
(Country Musician Who has Received Twelve 'Country Music Association Awards' & Eleven 'Academy of Country Music Awards')
Kenny Chesney
22
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 26, 1968
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 30 
Bill Belichick
(Head coach of the team New England Patriots of the NFL)
Bill Belichick
30
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 16, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Shannen Doherty
30
Birthdate: April 12, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 32 
Jerry Lawler
(American Color Commentator and Professional Wrestler)
Jerry Lawler
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 29, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Quinton Jackson
(Mixed Martial Artist, Actor and Former Professional Wrestler)
Quinton Jackson
15
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 34 
Duane Allman
(Guitarist, Singer, Musician, Songwriter)
Duane Allman
16
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 29, 1971
 35 
Trevor Lawrence
(American football player)
Trevor Lawrence
16
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 6, 1999
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 36 
Cybill Lynne Shepherd
(Actress and Singer)
Cybill Lynne Shepherd
12
Birthdate: February 18, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 37 
Kelsea Ballerini
(Country Pop Singer Known for Her Single 'Love Me Like You Mean It')
Kelsea Ballerini
13
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 12, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 38 
Morgan Wallen
(Singer)
Morgan Wallen
24
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 13, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
 39 
DJ Qualls
(Actor)
DJ Qualls
18
Birthdate: June 10, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 40 
Lori Petty
(Actress)
Lori Petty
26
Birthdate: October 14, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 41 
Nathan Bedford Forrest
(Confederate General During the American Civil War)
Nathan Bedford Forrest
20
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 13, 1821
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 29, 1877
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 42 
Wilma Rudolph
(The First American Woman to Win Three Gold Medals in a Single Olympic Games)
Wilma Rudolph
20
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 23, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: November 12, 1994
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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George Hamilton
13
Birthdate: August 12, 1939
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 44 
Leslie Jones
(Stand-up Comedian)
Leslie Jones
41
Birthdate: September 7, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Dinah Shore
(Singer and Actress Who was the Top Charting Female Vocalist of the 1940s)
Dinah Shore
9
Birthdate: February 29, 1916
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 24, 1994
 46 
Mookie Betts
(Baseball Player)
Mookie Betts
13
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 7, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 47 
Olivia Holt
(Actress and Singer)
Olivia Holt
18
Birthdate: August 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 48 
Cherry Jones
(Actress)
Cherry Jones
19
Birthdate: November 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 49 
Carl Perkins
(Singer-songwriter)
Carl Perkins
3
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 9, 1932
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 19, 1998
 50 
Chet Atkins
(Guitarist, Jazz musician, Record producer, Jazz guitarist, Classical guitarist, Songwriter)
Chet Atkins
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 20, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: June 30, 2001