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Notable Births & Deaths for McFarlin ...

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

  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford 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 in Davidson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford 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 (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
    • Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
    • Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • 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 (TN) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
  • Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • 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 nearby and to the west of McFarlin.
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • 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 McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of McFarlin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From McFarlin 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin (which is located in Rutherford County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north of McFarlin. 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 McFarlin to Willow Grove Cemetery

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.