ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Tennessee and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Tennessee, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Tennessee include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Tennessee alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Tennessee 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 University of Tennessee.
The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different graduates, including Peyton Manning and Terrell Owens.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Tennessee?” and “Which celebrities are University of Tennessee alumni?”1
Peyton Manning
Athlete, American football playerAge: 44
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who... more2
Tina Wesson
NurseAge: 59
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Tina Marie Wesson is an American nurse, motivational speaker, and reality TV personality who... more3
Dixie Carter
ActorAge: Dec. at 71 (1939-2010)
Birthplace: McLemoresville, Tennessee, USA
Dixie Virginia Carter (May 25, 1939 – April 10, 2010) was an American film, television and... more4
Bernard King
Basketball playerAge: 63
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bernard King (born December 4, 1956) is an American retired professional basketball player at... more5
Jeffrey Ashby
AstronautAge: 66
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Jeffrey Shears "Bones" Ashby (born June 16, 1954) is an American mechanical engineer, and... more6
Logan Marshall-Green
ActorAge: 43
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Logan Marshall-Green (born November 1, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for his roles... more7
Min Kao
BusinesspersonAge: 71
Birthplace: Zhushan, Nantou
Min H. Kao (traditional Chinese: 高民環; simplified Chinese: 高民环; pinyin: Gāo Mínhuán) is a... more8
Albert Haynesworth
Athlete, American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Hartsville, South Carolina
Albert George Haynesworth III (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football defensive... more9
Candace Parker
Basketball player, ActorAge: 34
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Candace Nicole Parker (born April 19, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who... more10
Lou Albano
Wrestler, ActorAge: Died at 76 (1933-2009)
Louis Vincent Albano (29 July 1933 – 14 October 2009) was an Italian-American professional... more11
Jason Allen
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Jason Jamar Allen (born July 5, 1983) is a former American football defensive back. He was... more12
Charlie Ergen
BusinesspersonAge: 67
Birthplace: Oakridge, Tennessee
Charles William Ergen (born March 1, 1953) is an American businessman. He is co-founder and... more13
Mel Tillis
Singer-songwriter, ActorAge: 88
Birthplace: Dover, Florida, United States of America
Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 – November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer... more
14Clarence Brown
Film Producer, Film EditorAge: Dec. at 97 (1890-1987)
Birthplace: Clinton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Clarence Leon Brown (May 10, 1890 – August 17, 1987) was an American film director.... more15
Zachary Paul Wamp (born October 28, 1957) is an American politician who was the U.S.... more16
Benjamin "Coach" Wade is an American reality television personality best known for being a... more17
Christopher Bryan Moneymaker (born November 21, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American... more18
Henry Cho
Comedian, ActorAge: 58
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Henry Cho (born December 30, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian. His work can be heard... more19
Reggie White
Actor, American football playerAge: 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... more20
Margaret Rhea Seddon
Astronaut, PhysicianAge: 72
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Margaret Rhea Seddon (born November 8, 1947) is a physician and retired NASA astronaut. After... more21
Scott Kelly
Flight engineer, AstronautAge: 56
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey, USA
Scott Kelly may refer to: Scott Kelly (astronaut) (born 1964), American astronaut Scott Kelly... more22
C. J. Watson
Basketball playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Charles "C. J." Akeem Watson Jr. (born April 17, 1984) is an American professional basketball... more23
Phil Roe
PhysicianAge: 75
Birthplace: Clarksville, Tennessee, United States of America
Philip or Phil Roe may refer to: Phil Roe (politician) (born 1945), American politician and... more24
Heath Shuler
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 48
Birthplace: Bryson City, North Carolina, United States of America
Joseph Heath Shuler (born December 31, 1971) is an American businessman, former NFL... more25
Randolph Bresnik
Astronaut, Fighter pilotAge: 53
Birthplace: Fort Knox, Kentucky
Randolph James "Komrade" Bresnik (born September 11, 1967) is a retired officer in the United... more
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