Famous people · Sullivan Gardens
Born near Sullivan Gardens: 13 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Lisa Alther, was born in Kingsport, 3 mi away. Across the town line, Kingsport lists 35, Lisa Alther first. Jayma Mays is the most widely known, written about in 41 languages. The list for Sullivan Gardens is empty for now.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
21 mi
Jayma Mays
Best known
Jayma Mays
in 41 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Sullivan Gardens’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Sullivan Gardens
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Cyrus Thomas
1825–1910American Mesoamericanist and entomologist
Lindsay Ellis
born 1984American author, film critic and former YouTuber
Tennessee Ernie Ford
1919–1991American recording artist and television host notable for his bass-baritone voice
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Kingsport: 35.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sullivan Gardens 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 (6)
- Jayma Mays: Mel from Huntington Beach, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tennessee Ernie Ford: NBC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeremy Ray Taylor: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maybelle Carter: American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mac McClung: CCS Pictures, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cyrus Thomas: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons