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Notable Births & Deaths for Link ...

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

  • James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown     (Singer, entertainer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown<1>
    • He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Link. 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 Link to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Link (which is located in Rutherford 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
    • Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 60.
    • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
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    • From Link to Westview Cemetery
  • Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
    • Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 60.
    • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Link to Westview Cemetery
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Link. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Little Richard     (Singer, songwriter, musician)
    • Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
    • He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
    • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
    • Tullahoma is located in Coffee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • John Saxon     (Actor, martial artist)
  • Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Patsy Stoneman     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Stoneman<1>
    • She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Galax is located in Galax City, Virginia.
    • Manchester is located in Coffee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Link. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Link to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Link (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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    • From Link 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 Link (which is located in Rutherford 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Link. 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 Link 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.