former State Senator
Andy Holt (2007) U.S. politician who serves in the Tennessee General Assembly, representing District 76
Lester Hudson (2009) Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Montori Hughes (2013) Nose tackle for the Indianapolis Colts
Ed Jones (1932) Commissioner of Agriculture of Tennessee 1949–1953 and a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1969 to 1989
Van Jones (1990) attorney and internationally recognized civil and human rights advocate
Alec Mills (2012) Chicago Cubs pitcher
Jerry Reese (1985) general manager of the New York Giants
William C. Rhodes (1987) president and CEO of AutoZone, Inc.
Ron Roberts (1990) Southeastern Louisiana University head football coach
John Stevens (1996) Tennessee State Senator representing District 24
Pat Summitt (1974) Tennessee Lady Vols head basketball coach, all-time leader for games won among NCAA Division I basketball coaches (men's or women's). The court in the basketball arena and a street on campus are named for Summitt.
Fred Thomas (1996) New Orleans Saints cornerback
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