The Tennessean of the Year designation, first awarded by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1982, “honors an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to our society through sports or other methods, demonstrating strong character and high profile leadership.”
2023
Coach Josh Heupel, Danny White, and Chancellor Donde Plowman
2022
2021
Derrick Henry
2020
2019
2018
Nashville Predators
2016
2014
2013
2012
2011
2007
2006
James A. “Jim” Haslam II
2005
2004
2003
Gaylord Entertainment Company
2002
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Major General Richard A. Cody, Commanding
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
Tennessee Olympians