ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to East Tennessee State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from East Tennessee State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from East Tennessee State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished East Tennessee State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended East Tennessee State University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from East Tennessee State University.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to East Tennessee State University?” and “Which celebrities are East Tennessee State University alumni?”1
Kenny Chesney
Songwriter, MusicianKenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter,... more2
Eric Axley
Professional golferEric Allen Axley (born April 22, 1974) is an American professional golfer. Axley was born in... more- 3
Tom Buchanan
Farmer - 4
Timothy Busfield
Television director, Theatre DirectorTimothy Busfield (born June 12, 1957) is an American actor and director. He has played Elliot... more 
5Brennan Webb
Professional golfer- 6David Lee Davis (born November 6, 1959) is a Republican politician from Tennessee and one-term... more
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Mike Hulbert
GolferMichael Patrick Hulbert (born April 14, 1958) is an American professional golfer and... more - 8Richard Anthony "Ric" Keller (born September 5, 1964) is an American politician, and was a... more
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Gerald Sensabaugh
American football playerGerald Lind Sensabaugh Jr. (born June 13, 1983) is a former American football safety. He was... more - 10
Amy Colley
Amy Estella Colley is a beauty queen from Jonesborough, Tennessee who has competed in the Miss... more - 11
Darrell Castle
LawyerDarrell Lane Castle (born October 11, 1948) is an American politician and attorney from... more - 12
Earl Gladstone Hunt, Jr.
WriterEarl Gladstone Hunt Jr. (1918–2005) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist... more - 13
Joseph R. Garber
Novelist, WriterJoseph R. Garber (August 14, 1943 – May 27, 2005) was an American author, best known for his... more - 14
J. C. Snead
GolferJesse Carlyle "J. C." Snead (born October 14, 1940) is an American professional golfer who has... more - 15
Keith Cate
Journalist, TV JournalistKeith Alvin Cate has been a main anchor for WFLA-TV (Channel 8) in Tampa, Florida since... more - 16
Van Williams
American football playerGeorge Van Williams (born March 15, 1959 in Johnson City, Tennessee) is a former American... more - 17
Dennis Law
American football player - 18
Larry Hinson
GolferLarry Hinson (born August 5, 1944) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA... more - 19
Donnie Abraham
American football playerNathaniel Donnell Abraham (born October 8, 1973) is an American football coach and former... more - 20
Earl Ferrell
American football playerEarl Thomas Ferrell (born March 27, 1958 in Halifax, Virginia), is a former professional... more - 21
Bud Phillips
LawyerClarence Edward "Bud" Phillips (born April 8, 1950) is an American politician. A Democrat, he... more - 22
John Shulman
Basketball Coach, CoachJohn Shulman (born June 28, 1966) is a former head varsity boys' basketball coach at The... more - 23
Besse Cooper
TeacherBesse Berry Cooper (née Brown; August 26, 1896 – December 4, 2012) was an American... more - 24
Roy Carter
Politician - 25
Keith Jennings
Basketball playerKeith Russell "Mister" Jennings (born November 2, 1968) is an American basketball coach, who... more
