Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Smith Springs. 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)
He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Smith Springs (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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 southwest of Smith Springs (which is located in Davidson County).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Smith Springs. 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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))
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Hermitage is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Smith Springs. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of her death, she was 84.
We don't have any burial details.
Millie Kirkham (Singer)
Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
She was born in Hermitage (TN) on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
Hermitage is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Smith Springs. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
Nashville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Smith Springs. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of her death, she was 91.
She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Smith Springs (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Smith Springs (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 54.
He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Smith Springs (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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 nearby and to the southwest of Smith Springs.
Nashville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Smith Springs. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of his death, he was 95.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Smith Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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.