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Notable Births & Deaths for Holtland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Holtland. 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.

  • Robert 'James' Abernathy     (1945:1948)
    • Full name: Robert William Abernathy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'James' Abernathy<1>
    • He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
    • Columbia is located in Maury County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Holtland. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Holtland to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown     (Singer, entertainer)
  • Anne Bradshaw Clopton     (Artist)
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
  • Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Holtland to Willow Grove Cemetery
  • Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: James Riley Turner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
    • He was born in Antioch (TN) on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
    • Antioch is located in Davidson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Holtland (which is located in Marshall County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 95.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Holtland. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Holtland to Woodlawn Memorial Park

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.