Famous people · Powells Crossroads
Born near Powells Crossroads: 19 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Hillis Layne, was born in Whitwell, 2 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Powells Crossroads. Bessie Smith is the most widely known, written about in 57 languages. The Tennessee lists hold names for 236 towns.
Born nearby
19
within 35 miles
Closest
16 mi
Bessie Smith
Best known
Bessie Smith
in 57 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Powells Crossroads’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Powells Crossroads
Nobody born in Powells Crossroads is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Raymond H. Cooley
1916–1947United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Ashley Harkleroad
born 1985American former professional tennis player
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Powells Crossroads and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (8)
- Bessie Smith: Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ralphie May: Alex Archambault, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rachel Boston: Genevieve, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roscoe Tanner: Pasarell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tamara E. Jernigan: NASA/JSC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lauren Alaina: Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jobyna Ralston: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ashley Harkleroad: Original uploader was Brett Weinstein (Nrbelex) at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons