Famous People From Tennessee
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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Birthdate: January 19, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
Birthdate: June 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: January 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Birthdate: March 25, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: August 16, 2018
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: November 26, 1939
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: March 27, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: April 1, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Ric Flair(Regarded as the Greatest Professional Wrestler of All Time)
Birthdate: February 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: May 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: June 28, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: May 28, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: January 13, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: May 3, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: October 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: August 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 10, 2008
Birthdate: June 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: May 22, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: March 11, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 1, 2002
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: October 28, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Davy Crockett(U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee (1827-31, 1833-35))
Birthdate: August 17, 1786
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: March 6, 1836
Birthdate: February 1, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Bill Belichick(Head coach of the team New England Patriots of the NFL)
Birthdate: April 16, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Kenny Chesney(Country Musician Who has Received Twelve 'Country Music Association Awards' & Eleven 'Academy of Country Music Awards')
Birthdate: March 26, 1968
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Oscar Robertson(Former Basketball player who played point guard and was a 12-time All-Star)
Birthdate: November 24, 1938
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: April 12, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: June 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 29, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Gregg Allman(Member of the Rock Band 'The Allman Brothers Band')
Birthdate: December 8, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 27, 2017
Birthdate: December 19, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 26, 2004
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: November 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 29, 1971
Birthdate: September 7, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: September 2, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: October 14, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: June 10, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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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)
Birthdate: April 29, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
Birthdate: July 13, 1821
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 29, 1877
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: February 18, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: May 13, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: October 6, 1999
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Birthdate: June 23, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: November 12, 1994
Birthdate: July 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
Birthdate: February 29, 1916
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 24, 1994
Birthdate: August 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: October 7, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: May 19, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Chet Atkins(Guitarist, Jazz musician, Record producer, Jazz guitarist, Classical guitarist, Songwriter)
Birthdate: June 20, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: June 30, 2001
Birthdate: April 15, 1894
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: September 26, 1937
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)