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Key moments and achievements from Martha Sundquist's life.
Martha was born
· Collierville, Tennessee, USA
Academic Achievement
Martha Sundquist graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where she received her education before marrying Don Sundquist in 1959. Born in Joliet, Illinois, in 1937, she would later become one of Tennessee's most beloved First Ladies.
Academic Achievement
Martha Sundquist graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where she received her education before marrying Don Sundquist in 1959. Born in Joliet, Illinois, in 1937, she would later become one of Tennessee's most beloved First Ladies.
Public Role
When Don Sundquist was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of Tennessee in 1995, Martha began her role as First Lady, which she would hold for eight years. She used the platform to champion causes close to her heart, particularly the beautification of Tennessee's landscapes and the welfare of children.
Public Role
When Don Sundquist was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of Tennessee in 1995, Martha began her role as First Lady, which she would hold for eight years. She used the platform to champion causes close to her heart, particularly the beautification of Tennessee's landscapes and the welfare of children.
Community Initiative
As First Lady, Martha Sundquist promoted the beautification of Tennessee's interstate highways with wildflowers, transforming the state's roadsides into colorful natural displays. The initiative reflected her deep love of nature and became one of the most visible legacies of her time in the Governor's Residence.
Community Initiative
As First Lady, Martha Sundquist promoted the beautification of Tennessee's interstate highways with wildflowers, transforming the state's roadsides into colorful natural displays. The initiative reflected her deep love of nature and became one of the most visible legacies of her time in the Governor's Residence.
Community Initiative
Martha Sundquist hosted the Governor's annual Easter Egg Roll, welcoming young visitors to the Governor's Residence and creating memorable experiences for Tennessee's children. Her focus on children's welfare and nature preservation defined her eight years as First Lady from 1995 to 2003.
Community Initiative
Martha Sundquist hosted the Governor's annual Easter Egg Roll, welcoming young visitors to the Governor's Residence and creating memorable experiences for Tennessee's children. Her focus on children's welfare and nature preservation defined her eight years as First Lady from 1995 to 2003.
Named Honor
The Martha Sundquist State Forest near the North Carolina-Tennessee border in Cocke County was named in her honor after the state acquired the 2,000-acre tract in 2001. It is the only State Forest in the Blue Ridge province, a lasting tribute to her dedication to preserving Tennessee's natural landscapes.
Named Honor
The Martha Sundquist State Forest near the North Carolina-Tennessee border in Cocke County was named in her honor after the state acquired the 2,000-acre tract in 2001. It is the only State Forest in the Blue Ridge province, a lasting tribute to her dedication to preserving Tennessee's natural landscapes.
Martha Sundquist passed away
