Notable alumni: Celebrities who attended school in Middle Tennessee
Several celebrities, including Jelly Roll, Mookie Betts, Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Miley Cyrus, Reese Witherspoon, and Josef Newgarden, attended schools in Middle Tennessee. These notable alumni have achieved success in various fields, including music, sports, and entertainment.
Middle Tennessee schools have produced many successful alumni. Jelly Roll, a multi-platinum singer/songwriter, graduated from Antioch High School and returned in 2024 to perform and receive a special-edition jersey. Mookie Betts, a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, attended John Overton High School, where his jersey was retired in 2020. Oprah Winfrey attended East Nashville High School and Tennessee State University, becoming Nashville's first Black female news anchor. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson briefly attended McGavock High School and Glencliff High School in Nashville. Miley Cyrus attended Heritage Elementary School and Heritage Middle School in Williamson County. Reese Witherspoon attended Harding Academy and Harpeth Hall in Nashville, returning to Harpeth Hall in 2010 and 2022. Josef Newgarden, a back-to-back Indianapolis 500 winner, attended Pope John II High School in Hendersonville.
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