Mark Collie Tennessee Music Pathways Marker

Waynesboro native Mark Collie has spent decades leaving his mark on country music, film, and television, and his story is celebrated with a Tennessee Music Pathways marker on the courthouse lawn in downtown Waynesboro. A graduate of Wayne County High School, Collie launched his career with a rowdy rockabilly style that led to charting country hits like Even the Man in the Moon is Crying and Born to Love You. His songwriting has been recorded by artists such as Tim McGraw, George Jones, and Martina McBride, and his music has appeared in major films. Collie has also built a successful acting career and is widely respected for his philanthropy supporting Type 1 diabetes research.

The marker sits near the Wayne County Walk of Fame, which honors several musicians who got their start in this small Tennessee community. Visitors can continue exploring the area’s musical heritage by strolling past the stars on the walk and stopping by the nearby Wayne County Museum, where memorabilia and stories highlight the remarkable talent that has come from Wayne County.