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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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin.
  • 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))
  • Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Tom T. Hall     (Songwriter, singer, author)
    • Full name: Thomas T. Hall
    • He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday) at the age of 85. We don't have any burial details.
    • Franklin is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tom T. Hall<1>
  • Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
    • He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday) at the age of 78.
    • Hermitage is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew Jackson<1>
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 84. We don't have any burial details.
    • Hermitage is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McFarlin.
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
    • Shelbyville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of McFarlin.
    • Shelbyville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
  • Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
    • Shelbyville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of McFarlin.
    • Shelbyville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • Sarah Polk     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
    • Born: Sara Childress
    • She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday) at the age of 87.
    • Murfreesboro is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the west of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Polk<1>
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
    • Born: Claude Russell Bridges
    • He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Tulsa County, Oklahoma).
    • Hermitage is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Russell<1>
  • Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
    • He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Smyrna is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
  • Patsy Stoneman     (Musician)
    • She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Manchester is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Stoneman<1>
  • Van Haden Stoneman     (Musician)
    • He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Murfreesboro is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the west of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Van Haden Stoneman<1>
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
    • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery (Trousdale County, Tennessee).
    • Franklin is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of McFarlin.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Thompson<1>

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.