Nashville - Davidson (Davidson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nashville - Davidson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nashville - Davidson. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
- He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Nashville - Davidson. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east northeast of Nashville - Davidson. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
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 east of Nashville - Davidson.
- Nashville is located nearby and to the northwest of Nashville - Davidson.
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- She was born in East Nashville (TN) on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Merkel (TX) on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
- East Nashville is located nearby and to the north of Nashville - Davidson.
- Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Nashville - Davidson.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Arthur Griffin<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Franklin (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Memorial Park Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nashville - Davidson (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 (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
- Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Nashville - Davidson. Both communities are located in Davidson 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Nashville - Davidson. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
George F. McCorkle (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George F. McCorkle<1>
- He was born in Chester (SC) on October 11, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Lebanon (TN) on June 29, 2007 (a Friday).
- Chester is located in Chester County, South Carolina.
- Lebanon is located in Wilson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, which is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
- He was born in Springfield (TN) on March 12, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 17, 1974 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Robertson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Restvale Cemetery
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery<1>
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Mansfield Cemetery
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Nashville - Davidson (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.
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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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- Nashville is located nearby and to the northwest of Nashville - Davidson.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
- He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Lawton is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- Hermitage is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Nashville - Davidson. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Memorial Park Cemetery
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Nashville - Davidson.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Nashville - Davidson.
- 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 Nashville - Davidson to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast of Nashville - Davidson. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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Jim Varney (Actor)
- Full name: James Albert Varney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in White House (TN) on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- White House is located in Robertson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Nashville - Davidson (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth (Singer)
- Born: Mary Ann Ward
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
- She was born in Birmingham (AL) on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Madison (TN) on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Madison is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Nashville - Davidson. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Nashville - Davidson. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Nashville - Davidson to Mt. Hope 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.