Politics and Government:
* Howard Baker: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader (1981-1985)
* Lamar Alexander: Former U.S. Senator, Secretary of Education, and Governor of Tennessee
* Bill Frist: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
* Bob Corker: Former U.S. Senator
* Zach Wamp: Former U.S. Representative
* Phil Bredesen: Former Governor of Tennessee
* Bill Haslam: Former Governor of Tennessee
* John Kasich: Former Governor of Ohio (attended but did not graduate)
Sports:
* Peyton Manning: Former NFL quarterback, Super Bowl MVP (University of Tennessee, 1994-1997)
* Reggie White: Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end
* Doug Williams: Former NFL quarterback, Super Bowl MVP
* Eric Berry: NFL safety, 5-time Pro Bowl selection
* Charles Woodson: NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback
* Pat Summitt: Legendary women's basketball coach, NCAA Champion, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
* Lane Kiffin: Current head coach of the University of Florida football team
* Justin Timberlake: Pop star and actor
Entertainment:
* Dolly Parton: Country music legend
* Alan Jackson: Country music singer
* Kenny Chesney: Country music singer
* Taylor Swift: Pop star and songwriter (attended for a short period, but did not graduate)
* Constance Wu: Actress known for "Crazy Rich Asians"
* Patricia Arquette: Actress, Academy Award winner
* Samuel L. Jackson: Actor (attended for a short period)
Business and Industry:
* James Allison: Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine
* James D. Wolfensohn: Former President of the World Bank
* Andy Grove: Former CEO of Intel
* David S. Taylor: CEO of Procter & Gamble
* Howard Stringer: Former Chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation
Other:
* Neil Armstrong: First man to walk on the moon (attended but did not graduate)
* Alexander Fleming: Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine (attended but did not graduate)
* Alvin York: World War I hero, Medal of Honor recipient
* Cornel West: Philosopher and social activist
This list is just a sampling of the many notable alumni from the University of Tennessee. The institution has played a significant role in shaping the lives of countless individuals, and its graduates continue to make contributions in diverse fields.