This is a list of notable alumni and distinguished faculty at Middle Tennessee State University.
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Athletics
- Shane Primm - Ultimate Fighting Championship Contestant on The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Light-Heavyweight Fighter
- Dewon Brazelton - Major League Baseball pitcher
- Erik Walden (2008) - National Football League linebacker
- Kendall Newson (2001) - former National Football League wide receiver
- Tyrone Calico (2002) - former National Football League wide receiver
- Dwone Hicks (2003)- former National Football League runningback
- ReShard Lee (2003)- National Football League runningback
- Kelly Holcomb (1995) - National Football League quarterback
- Mike Caldwell (1993) - former National Football League linebacker
- Jayhawk Owens - former Major League Baseball catcher
- Dwight Stone (1986) - former National Football League wide receiver
- Jonathan Quinn (1998) - former National Football League quarterback
- Kenny Tippins (1989) - former National Football League linebacker
- Don Griffin (1986) - former National Football League safety
- Marty Carter (1991) - former National Football League safety
- David Little (1984) - former National Football League tight end
- James Griffin (1983) - former National Football League safety
- Ray Oldham (1973) - former National Football League safety
- Amber Holt (2008) - Women's National Basketball Association forward
Musicians
- Scott "Skippy" Chapman (2001) - keyboardist and singer-songwriter, Code of Ethics
- George S. Clinton (1969) - Hollywood composer (Austin Powers trilogy)
- Amy Lee (2000/dropped out) - co-founder and lead singer, Evanescence
- Brice Long (1993) - country music singer-songwriter
- Jeremi Richardson (singer) - member of the CCM group Avalon
- Chris Young - country music singer; 2006 winner, Nashville Star
- Cedric Dent (Gospel Music Singer) - member of Take 6. Professor of Theory & Composition in the MTSU School of Music.
- The Protomen (Rock Band) - Independent concept band based in Nashville, TN.
Nobel Prize Laureates
- James M. Buchanan, B.A. (1940) - 1986 Nobel Prize in Economics Laureate
- Muhammad Yunus - 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, professor of economics (1969–1972)
- Al Gore - 45th Vice President of the United States and 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, visiting professor Never went to MTSU
Politicians
- Bill Boner (1967) - Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee (1987–1991) and U.S. Congressman (Democrat - 5th District Tennessee - 1979–1987)
- Bart Gordon (1971) - U.S. Congressman (Democrat - 6th District Tennessee - 1985-Present)
- Albert Gore, Sr. (1932) - U.S. Senator (Democrat - Tennessee - 1953–1971)
Other
- Jon Coffelt (1981–1984) - New York artist, painter, sculptor
- Ashley Eicher - Miss Tennessee 2004
- Lauren Grissom - Miss Tennessee USA 2006
- Mark Gwyn - director, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (2004-2010)
- Wayne White - Artist, known for his work on Pee-wee's Playhouse
- Lane Davies (Actor) - Known for portraying Mason Capwell in Santa Barbara
- Brandon Curry - IFBB professional bodybuilder
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