1. David Keith (1954)

Actor Director

He became known to audiences for his supporting roles in Brubaker and The Rose. His performance in An Officer and a Gentleman earned him two Golden Globe nominations.

2. David Farragut (1801)

United States Navy Admiral

U.S. Navy admiral who served during the Civil War and defeated the Confederate fleet in the Battle of Mobile Bay.

3. Christina Hendricks (1975)

American Actress

Best known for playing Joan Harris on the AMC series Mad Men, she has also appeared in such films as Drive, Detachment and Life as We Know it.

4. Jykine Bradley (1980)

Player Of American And Canadian

Defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2004-2010 and the Edmonton Eskimos in 2011.

5. Harry McClintock (1882)

American Musician

Known as "Haywire Mac," McClintock is a country musician and poet who sang "Big Rock Candy Mountain," which was featured in the film O' Brother Where Art Thou?

6. Lillian Randolph (1898)

American Actor And Singer

Remembered for her portrayal of Birdie Lee Coggins in the radio, television, and movie versions of The Great Gildersleeve, she is also recognized for her guest spots on The Amos...

7. Peter Kreis (1900)

American Racing Driver

He is best known for dying during a crash while practicing at the 1934 Indianapolis 500.

8. William H. Hastie (1904)

American Judge

Civil rights activist and politician, most remembered as the first Governor of the United States Virgin Islands.

9. James Agee (1909)

Novelist Journalist Poet Screenw

Film critic, novelist, and the screenwriter of the Humphrey Bogart film, The African Queen.

10. Johnny Knoxville (1971)

American Actor

Born Philip John Clapp, he gained fame as the creator, producer, and frequent victim of MTV's stunt show Jackass. He has gone on to star in several feature films such as The...

11. Trevor Bayne (1991)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

NASCAR Sprint Series driver who earned his first-ever win at the Daytona 500 in 2011.

12. Quentin Tarantino (1963)

American Film Director Actor Scr

Provocative director, producer, and screenwriter who first received acclaim for his 1990s crime films Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown. He later went on to direct the action films Kill Bill: Volume 1, Kill Bill:...

13. Penny Jay (1925)

American Singer-songwriter

Tennessee-born country songwriter and singer best remembered for her 1962 hit "Don't Let Me Cross Over," which was originally performed by Carl and Pearl Butter.

14. Daisha McBride (1996)

Rapper

Rapper and poet who rose to fame posting videos of her original raps to YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. She rose to fame for her spoken word "I Am Enough" posted...

15. Hannah Ann Sluss (1996)

Reality Star

Reality television star who won the 24th season of The Bachelor with Peter Weber. She and Weber were only engaged for a few months in 2020 before they broke up. 

16. Aaron Schoenfeld (1990)

American Footballer

American forward who began his career in the MLS with the Columbus Crew in 2012.

17. Alan Gratz (1972)

American Writer

Notable for young adult novels such as Something Rotten (2007), Fantasy Baseball (2011), Prisoner B-3087 (2013), and The Dragon Lantern: A League of Seven Novel (2015), Gratz is also recognized...

18. John Cullum (1930)

Actor

Stage actor and singer who earned Tony Awards for his roles in On the Twentieth Century and Shenandoah. He received Tony nominations for On a Clear Day You Can See...

19. Polly Bergen (1930)

Actress Singer Entrepreneur

Actress and business entrepreneur who became the star of her own TV show and appeared in Cape Fear. She also starred in the television show Playhouse 90.

20. Mary Costa (1930)

Singer

Opera singer and actress best known to most audiences as the voice of Princess Aurora in Disney's 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the...

21. Ashley Monroe (1986)

American Country Music Singer-so

Country singer-songwriter who released the single "Satisfied" off her 2009 debut album.

22. Kristian Bush (1970)

American Musician

Country singer and multi-instrumentalist who forma half of the duo Sugarland. Together they received multiple awards, including two Grammy Awards for "Stay."

23. Lara Parker (1937)

American Actor

Actress who became known for playing Angelique on the show Dark Shadows.

24. Nikki Giovanni (1943)

American Writer And Academic

African-American poet, author, and professor known for Bicycles: Love Poems; Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day; and Black Judgement. She also wrote several children's books, including Spin a Soft Black...

25. Linda Carlson (1945)

American Actress

TV actress known for her leading role as Dr. Janet Cottrell in the medical drama Westside Medical, which came out in 1977. She also portrayed Katie McKenna in the show Kaz, which...

26. Walt Simonson (1946)

Artist

American artist and comic book writer who produced the story Star Slammers in graphic novel form for Marvel Comics in 1983 and was one of the founders of Malibu Comics'...

27. Randy Orton (1980)

Professional Wrestler

Third-generation professional wrestler who became the youngest person to hold the WWE Heavyweight Champion at age 24. He became the Grand Slam Champion in 2018.

28. Erick Baker (1978)

American Singer-songwriter

Singer and guitarist who has won fans with Americana-tinged pop tracks like "Unbroken Promise," "Stay Awhile" and "The Last Time." His first full-length album, Holding the Pieces in Place, was released...

29. Adam Henley (1994)

British-american Footballer

Defender for the Blackburn Rovers since 2011 who plays internationally with Wales.

30. Reggie McKenzie (1963)

Football Player

Manager of the Oakland Raiders and former linebacker.

31. Jack Hanna (1947)

American Zoologist

Zookeeper and media personality best known as the host of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures and Jack Hanna's Into The Wild. He became the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo in...

32. Jacob Whitesides (1997)

Pop Singer

Known for his singing and songwriting, he first gained fame upon uploading cover songs to his YouTube channel as a hobby. He is a multi-instrumentalist who is experienced at guitar,...

33. Dustin Colquitt (1982)

All-american College Football Pl

He became the NFL's highest paid punter of 2013 by signing a $18.75 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.

34. Phil Bozeman (1985)

Metal Singer

Frontman and lead vocalist for the deathcore band Whitechapel, a band name referencing the murders committed by Jack the Ripper. The group's 2014 release, Our Endless War, charted at #10...

35. Bill Bates (1961)

American Football Player

Safety who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1983 to 1997, and won three Super Bowls with the team while becoming a fan favorite.

36. Britton Colquitt (1985)

Player Of American Football

Punter who made his NFL debut in 2009 for the Denver Broncos.

37. Raleigh McKenzie (1963)

American Football Player

Two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Washington Redskins, member of the team from 1985 until 1994.

38. Henry Cho (1962)

Actor

Comedian known for his frequent appearances on radio shows such as XM Radio's Channel 151, Laugh USA and Sirius Radio's Blue Collar Radio Channel 103. His Comedy Central special, Henry...

39. Bianca Belair (1989)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler who is recognized for competing in the NXT division of the sport. In June 2016, she defeated Aliyah to qualify for that year's Mae Young Classic event.

40. Bill Haslam (1958)

Governor Of Tennessee

Republican politician wig became the 49th Governor of Tennessee in 2011 after serving as the mayor of Knoxville from 2003 to 2011. He also co-owns the minor league baseball team...

41. Brad Renfro (1982)

American Actor

Child and teen actor best known for his roles in The Client and Apt Pupil. He portrayed Huckleberry Finn in the Disney film Tom and Huck and had a supporting...

42. Tyler Summitt (1990)

Basketball Coach

College basketball coach who became the head coach of the Louisiana Tech University women's basketball team in 2014. He previously served as an assistant coach at Marquette and the University...

43. Todd Helton (1973)

American Baseball Player

5-time MLB All-Star first baseman for the Colorado Rockies who won the National League batting title in 2000.

44. Chad Pennington (1976)

American Football Quarterback

Former NFL quarterback who played 11 seasons for the Jets and Dolphins; retired with the NFL record for highest completion percentage with at least 1,500 attempts (66.05 percent).

45. Jason Witten (1982)

American Football Player Tight E

Tight end who surpassed Michael Irvin to top the Dallas Cowboys' list of all-time receptions in franchise history.

46. Tina Wesson (1960)

American Reality Television Part

American reality star who won $1 million for winning season two of of the reality television show Survivor.

47. Dale Dickey (1961)

American Actor

Actress who played the role of Patty on the ABC comedy My Name is Earl. She also appeared in several movies, including the blockbuster Iron Man 3 and the TV movie Princess Protection...

48. Kenny Chesney (1968)

American Musician

Country star who released fourteen Gold or Platinum records, including Me and You and I Will Stand, and over thirty top ten singles by the time he turned forty-five.

49. Trevor Lawrence (1999)

Football Player

Quarterback who led Clemson University to an undefeated season and a national championship as a freshman in 2018-19. He threw for 3,280 yards and 30 touchdowns with only 4 interceptions during his...

50. Rodney Atkins (1969)

American Musician

Country singer whose second album, If You're Going Through Hell, went platinum and topped the US Country charts. He next two albums, It's America and Take a Back Road, both...