List of Famous people born in Tennessee, United States of America
Cylk Cozart
Calvin Cylk Cozart is an American actor, director, writer and producer who has appeared in over 30 films and 20 television shows.
Dann Huff
Dann Lee Huff is an American record producer and songwriter. For his work as a producer in the country music genre he has won several awards including the Musician of the Year award in 2001, 2004, and 2016 at the Country Music Association Awards and the Producer of the Year award in 2006 and 2009 at the Academy of Country Music. He is the father of American singer and songwriter Ashlyne Huff and brother of Giant and White Heart drummer David Huff.
Nick Raskulinecz
Nick Raskulinecz is an American record producer. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Malcolm Mackey
Malcolm Malik Mackey is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 1993 NBA draft. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mackey played only one season in the NBA for the Suns, appearing in 22 games. He played collegiately at Georgia Tech. He currently works as a consultant and advisor for the East Point Jaguars.
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander,, professionally known as Jazze Pha, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Sho'nuff Records, to which American R&B singer-songwriter Ciara was signed.
Peter Oppegard
Peter Allen Oppegard is an American retired pair skater and coach. With his partner Jill Watson, he is the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist and a three-time U.S. national champion.
Josef Newgarden
Josef Newgarden is an American race car driver that currently competes in the IndyCar Series.
Ed Bryant
Edward Glenn Bryant is an American politician who is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee (1995–2003). From 1991–1993, he served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. On December 12, 2008, Bryant was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. He retired from this position on February 28, 2019.
James Vann Johnston, Jr.
James Vann Johnston Jr. is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He currently serves as the Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He served as the Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau from 2008 to 2015.
Robert Baker
Robert Baker is an American actor known for his roles in Valentine, Grey's Anatomy, Out of Time and a supporting role in the film Special.