List of famous people from Tennessee, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Tennessee, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Tennessee you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Tennessee, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List is made up of a variety of people, including Robin Morse and Uncle Am Stuart.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Tennessee?" or "Which celebrities were born in Tennessee?" then this list is a great resource for you.Megan Fox
Age: 34Birthplace: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Megan Denise Fox (born May 16, 1986) is an American actress and model. She began her acting... moreJustin Timberlake
Age: 34Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... moreCybill Shepherd
Age: 70Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Cybill Lynne Shepherd (born February 18, 1950) is an American actress, singer, and former... moreRandy Orton
Age: 40Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and occasional... moreKathy Bates
Age: 67Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an American actress and director. She is the... moreReggie White
Age: Died at 43 (1961-2004)Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional... moreBrad Renfro
Dec. at 26 (1982-2008)Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Brad Barron Renfro (July 25, 1982 – January 15, 2008) was an American actor. He made his film... moreDixie Carter
Dec. at 71 (1939-2010)Birthplace: McLemoresville, Tennessee, USA
Dixie Virginia Carter (May 25, 1939 – April 10, 2010) was an American film, television and... moreJohnny Ace
Dec. at 25 (1929-1954)Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
John Marshall Alexander Jr. (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), known by the stage name Johnny... moreHuell Howser
Dec. at 68 (1945-2013)Birthplace: Gallatin, Tennessee, United States of America
Huell Burnley Howser (October 18, 1945 – January 7, 2013) was an American television... moreJack Hanna
Age: 73Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
John Bushnell "Jack" Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is an American zookeeper who is the director... moreMark Doty
Age: 67Birthplace: Maryville, Tennessee
Mark Doty (born August 10, 1953) is an American poet and memoirist best known for his work My... moreDavy Crockett
Dec. at 50 (1786-1836)Birthplace: Tennessee, United States of America
David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman,... moreDuane Allman
Dec. at 25 (1946-1971)Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee
Howard Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971) was an American guitarist, session... moreBessie Smith
Dec. at 43 (1894-1937)Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer. Nicknamed the... moreCarl Smith
Dec. at 83 (1927-2010)Birthplace: Union County, Tennessee, United States, with Territories, Maynardville
Carl Milton Smith (March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010) was an American country music singer.... moreMinnie Pearl
Dec. at 84 (1912-1996)Birthplace: Centerville, Tennessee, United States of America
Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her... moreThomas C. Hindman
Dec. at 40 (1828-1868)Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Thomas C. Hindman (born Thomas Carmichael Hindman, Jr.; January 28, 1828 – September 27, 1868)... moreWilliam H. Hastie
Dec. at 72 (1904-1976)Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
William Henry Hastie Jr. (November 17, 1904 – April 14, 1976) was an American lawyer, judge,... moreLane Smith
Dec. at 69 (1936-2005)Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Walter Lane Smith III (April 29, 1936 – June 13, 2005) was an American actor. His well-known... moreMargaret Rhea Seddon
Age: 72Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Margaret Rhea Seddon (born November 8, 1947) is a physician and retired NASA astronaut. After... moreWayne White
Age: 63Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
Wayne White is an American artist, art director, puppeteer, set designer, animator, cartoonist... moreJames Agee
Dec. at 46 (1909-1955)Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
James Rufus Agee ( AY-jee; November 27, 1909 – May 16, 1955) was an American novelist,... moreGregg Allman
Age: 72Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Gregory LeNoir Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and... moreAl Jackson, Jr.
Dec. at 40 (1935-1975)Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Albert J. Jackson Jr. (November 27, 1935 – October 1, 1975) was an American drummer, producer,... more
