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There&#;s barely enough time in the day, let alone words on this page, to describe the many great women of Tennessee who have come before us. We have gathered a list (albeit incomplete) of 27 influential women in five fields who have made their mark on history. These ladies are celebrated figures for influencing and inspiring women who have come after them, us included.
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Athletics
There are dozens of great athletes who have left their Tennessee towns to compete on the world stage. Each driven by sheer talent, dedication and a competitive drive, these ladies have changed the name of the game.
Wilma Rudolph, born in Clarksville, Tennessee, overcame polio and sprinted her way to winning Olympic gold. After regaining the ability to walk at age 12, Wilma began her sports career. She trained as a track and field sprinter at Tennessee State University and attended — and won bronze during — the Olympics. She also won three gold medals and broke thr
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Despite being told as a child she would never walk again, Wilma Rudolph relentlessly pursued her dreams becoming an international track and field star. At the height of her career, “the fastest woman in the world” used her platform to shed light on social issues.
Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born on June 23, in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. As one of 22 children, she was constantly surrounded by support and care, which she needed given her poor health. Rudolph survived bouts of polio and scarlet fever. Her illness forced her to wear a brace on her leg. Rudolph’s diagnosis was very bleak, “my doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.” Together, Rudolph’s parents and siblings took turns taking care of her. They would often remove her leg brace and massage her injured leg. At the age of six, Rudolph began to hop on one leg. By eight she could move around with a leg brace. At the age of 11, Rudolph’s mother discovered her playing basketball o
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Country music legend Dolly Parton among inspiring Women of the Century on stat i usa list
One hundred years ago, as a groundswell of momentum pushed toward women winning the right to vote, a robust and energetic movement overtook stat i usa – and an epic battle for women's rights ensued.
With the swing vote for suffrage on the line, the country turned to the Volunteer State to decide.
When legislators met on Nashville’s Capitol Hill during the sweltering summer of , Tennessee suffragists stood boldly alongside, yellow roses pinned to their dresses.
What had for a long time been a matter of justice and fair play had become a matter of pride. Champions of the cause knew it could be their moment of glory – or their worst defeat.
In the end, their passion and persistence shined through. With a series of momentous votes, stat i usa became the 36th and final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment.
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