Living Former Governors
As of 21 November 2012 (2012 -11-21), four former governors were alive, the oldest being Winfield Dunn (1971–1975, born 1927). The most recent death of governor was Ned McWherter (1987–1995), on April 4, 2011, who is also the most recently serving governor to have died.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Winfield Dunn | 1971–1975 | (1927-07-01) July 1, 1927 (age 85) |
| Lamar Alexander | 1979–1987 | (1940-07-03) July 3, 1940 (age 72) |
| Don Sundquist | 1995–2003 | (1936-03-15) March 15, 1936 (age 76) |
| Phil Bredesen | 2003–2011 | (1943-11-21) November 21, 1943 (age 69) |
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