Famous Tennesseans
This iconic filmmaker with credits like Pulp Fiction and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was born just a few miles away in east Tennessee.
Quentin Tarantino
This popular soft drink was originally released in 1932 as a mixer for moosnhine, and so it's name is a slang tern often used for homemade hooch.
Mountain Dew
This classic Canadian dish from Quebec features French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
Poutine
A female pop princess with hits like "Thank U, Next" becomes a blended ice drink you can get at Starbucks.
Ariana Grande Frappuccino
Mexico, Brazil, Canada
Mexico (1810)
Canada (1867) and Brazil (1822)
This MTV stunt performer and trickster was so fond of his Tennessee birthplace, he incorporated it into his stage name.
Johnny Knoxville
This stormy term for moonshine was also the title of a 1959 George Hone hit single.
White Lightning
This traditional Mexican sauce contains fruits, nuts, chili peppers, and spices like black pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. Chocolate is often incorporated.
Mole
The queen of country music becomes a brief apology for using not-so-nice language.
Dolly Parton My French
Britney Spears, Beyonce, Shakira
Shakira (1977)
Britney Spears (1981) and Beyonce (1981)
Big wheels keep on turnin! This legendary singer dubbed the "Queen of Rock n Roll" was born in Brownsville.
Tina Turner
Because of their skills outrunning cops to transport moonshine across county and state lines, several bootleggers like Junior Johnson became top racers in this North Carolina born sports organization.
Nascar
This salad, with origins the mountains of Lebanon, consists of finely chopped parsley, soaked bulgur, tomatoes, mint, and onion, often seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sweet pepper.
Tabbouleh
Dr. Seuss serves breakfast to the most successful Broadway show of all time.
Green Eggs and Hamilton
Snickers, Butterfinger, Reese's Cup
Butterfinger (1923)
Snickers (1930) and Reese's Cup (1928)
This Tennessean is often named the greatest defensive end in NFL history, playing for the Eagles, Packers, and his last season with the Panthers in 2000.
Reggie White
This is the term for a federal agent who hunted moonshine stills during prohibition, to make sure the government was getting their fair share.
Revenuer
This black bean and meat stew is the official national dish in Brazil.
Feijoada
The first American astronaut to orbit the earth becomes an actress known for roles like the deviant in "Fatal Attraction" and Cruella de Vil.
John Glenn Close
Taco Bell, Arby's, KFC
KFC (1930)
Taco Bell (1962) and Arby's (1964),
This Oscar-winning actress has graced our screens for yours in roles like villain Annie Wilks in Misery and the Unsinkable Molly Brown in Titanic.
Kathy Bates
Name the four primary ingredients in a classic moonshine.
corn, yeast, sugar, water
In Bali, Babi Guling is a celebration meal, served at rites-of-passage ceremonies like weddings, but also in food stalls throughout the country. Traditionally, you'd stuff this with a heavily seasoned paste and roast for hours.
suckling pig (baby pig)
A beloved TV scientist takes a detour from the lab to Flavortown with a spiky-haired chef.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Fieri
Kmart, Walmart, Target
Kmart (January 1962)
Walmart (July 1962) and Target (May 1962)