Has been in numerous bluegrass groups. Jones stands 6 foot 9 inches tall. Reggie died from a heart attack on December 26, 2004. Founded the Templeton family of mutual funds. Singer, songwriter, and actor, has had numerous number one hit songs recorded by big name country music stars.
In 1965 was stricken by 3 cerebral aneurisms and was in a comma for 3 weeks. American evangelist, music director, music publisher, composer of Gospel songs, and pioneer in the recording of sacred music. Butcher, was involved in the 4th largest bank failures in U. Successful business man, politician, and civil rights leader. Singer, dancer, actress, best known for her roles in popular Hollywood films such as Xanadu, Flashdance, Staying Alive, and Dirty Dancing. Tennessee lawyer, Senator, served as Speaker of the House from 1834 to 1835. Twin brother to Reggie McKenzie.
Also is a featured artist on the Gaither Homecoming concert and video series. Died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in 1937. Attended Christian Bros High School. Was a star member of the Tennessee State University track team and on September 7th, 1960, in Rome, she became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics. Country singer known for his smooth sounded love songs. Bass guitarist and vocalist in the rock band Kansas. Barnard died February 6th, 1923.
Played 4 years for the Raiders, 2 years for the Phoenix Cardinals, and one year with the San Francisco 49ers. Popular actress best known for her starring role as Mikaela Banes, in the 2007 hit live-action film, Transformers. Libraries are another great source of information on local-born celebrities. If you were interested in political activists, the National Civil Rights Museum would be a good place to start. Major league baseball pitcher and currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds. Actress best known for her role as Angelique the witch, in the gothic television soap opera,.
World boxing association heavyweight champion of the world 1979-1980. Well known for his trilogy: The Forge, The Store, and Unfinished Cathedral. Was mayor of Nashville from 1991-1999. A two-way football star at Austin East High School in Knoxville, McKenzie was valedictorian of his 1981 graduating class. Disgusted by that time with politics, Crockett bid farewell to Tennessee and headed for Texas in the fall of 1835. Was appointed the Register of the Treasury under President William Howard Taft. Inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
Currently with the traditional bluegrass band,. First, you can always try the Internet. For example, if you wanted to find out more about famous musicians from the area, you could try the or the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. African American string band and country blues musician who played fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, and sang. He was also a charter member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. Her works are instantly recognizable although often imitated from the doe-eyed children that are depicted in the drawings.
Became the 48th Governor of Tennessee on January 18, 2003. Won the 2011 Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Race on Feb. Native American Cherokee, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. His blues career spanned over 70 years. Soulful country music singer, song writer, and musician. American actress, dancer, and singer. Actor best known for his role as Mr.
He first became involved in politics as magistrate of his local community. Memphis, Tennessee is chock-full of interesting facts and trivia, if you just know where to look for it. In the late '60s, Franklin became one of the biggest international recording stars in all of pop. Won a Super Bowl ring in 1996 season. Country music star and television actor.