Tennessean

noun

Ten·​nes·​se·​an ˌte-nə-ˈsē-ən 

plural Tennesseans

: a native or resident of Tennessee

Tennessean adjective

Examples of Tennessean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hegseth, who recently attended a University of Tennessee home football game against the University of Alabama, is not the only Tennessean considering a run. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026

Bo is one of the top high school quarterbacks in the area, according to The Tennessean, which reported that two players tackled him after he’d already been sacked. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026

Thomas Boyer Bryan, 18, exited a game after landing on his right shoulder when he was sacked during the opening drive, according to The Tennessean. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The Tennessean, Indy Star, The Columbus Dispatch, The Oklahoman, and several other local outlets are also included in the lawsuit. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above