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Notable Births & Deaths for Hermitage ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hermitage. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Miley Cyrus     (Singer, songwriter, actress)
    • Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
    • She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Hermitage (which is located in Davidson County).
  • Charlie Daniels     (Musician, singer, songwriter)
  • Emily Tennessee Donelson     (Niece of Rachel Donelson - she acted as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
    • She was born in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
    • Donelson is located nearby and to the southwest of Hermitage.
    • Nashville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Hermitage. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Tom T. Hall     (Songwriter, singer, author)
    • Full name: Thomas T. Hall
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
    • He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
    • Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Hermitage (which is located in Davidson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
    • He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
    • Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Sarah Yorke-Jackson     (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
    • She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died in Hermitage on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson     (Musician)
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
    • He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
    • Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
    • Hendersonville is located in Sumner County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Hermitage (which is located in Davidson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hermitage to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Sarah Polk     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
    • Born: Sara Childress
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
    • She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
    • Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Hermitage (which is located in Davidson County).
    • Nashville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Hermitage. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • John Saxon     (Actor, martial artist)
  • Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Van Haden Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
    • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
    • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Hermitage (which is located in Davidson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Hermitage. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hermitage to Willow Grove Cemetery
  • Jim Varney     (Actor)
  • Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.