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Tyler is an English – (old English) word which means door keeper of an inn. It is also thought to be a derived occupational name derived from "tiler", one who makes tiles. It is used both as a surname, and as given name for both genders.^[1]

People with the surname Tyler

• Aisha Tyler (born 1970), actress from U.S. TV series Ghost Whisperer
• Anne Tyler (born 1941), Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. novelist
• Bonnie Tyler (born 1951), Welsh rock singer
• Fred Tyler (born 1954), US Olympic team swimmer and aquatics coach
• Gary Tyler (born 1958), American prisoner whose case was recently taken up by Amnesty International
• James Hoge Tyler (1846–1925), American politician
• John Tyler, Sr. (1747–1813), governor of Virginia and father of President John Tyler, Jr.
• John Tyler, Jr. (1790–1862), tenth President of the United States
• Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820–1889), second wife of President John Tyler
• Kenneth E. Tyler (born 1931), American master printer and arts educator
• Letitia Christian Tyler (1790–1842), first wife of President John Tyler
• Liv Tyler (born 1977), American actress, model, and daughter of Steven Tyler
• Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1853–1935), American educator and historian
• Paul Tyler, Baron Tyler (born 1941), English member of the House of Lords
• Richard Tyler (architect) (1916–2009), English architect
• Robert O. Tyler (1831–1874), American Civil War general in the Union Army
• Steven Tyler (born 1948), American musician, songwriter and lead singer of Aerosmith
• Ted Tyler (Edwin James Tyler, 1864–1917), English cricket player
• Varro Eugene Tyler (1926–2001), American philatelist
• Wat Tyler (Walter Tyler, died 1381), leader of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381

People with the given name Tyler

• Tyler Brûlé (born 1968), Canadian journalist and magazine publisher
• Tyler Butterfield (born 1983), Bermudian cyclist and triathlete
• Tyler Connolly (born 1975), Canadian vocalist and guitarist for rock band Theory of a Deadman
• Tyler Cowen (born 1962), American professor
• Tyler Denk (born 1976), American male model
• Tyler Faith (born 1975), American pornographic actress
• Tyler Farrar (born 1984), American cyclist
• Tyler Florence (born 1971), American chef and television personality
• Tyler Gannon (born 1984), American actress and photographer
• Tyler Hamilton (born 1971), American cyclist
• Tyler Hilton (born 1983), American singer/songwriter/actor
• Tyler Hughes (born 1981), Canadian professional soccer player
• Tyler James (American musician)
• Tyler James (English musician)
• Tyler Patrick Jones (born 1994), actor from U.S. TV series Ghost Whisperer
• Tyler Kennedy (born 1986), Canadian professional hockey player
• Tyler Perry (born 1966), American playwright, actor and film director
• Tyler James Williams (born 1992), American actor

Fictional characters

• Darcy Tyler, from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
• Isabelle Tyler, from the American science fiction drama series The 4400
• Jackie Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
• Pete Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
• Hourman (Rick Tyler), a DC Comics superhero
• Rose Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
• Sam Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Life On Mars
• Tyler Durden, from the novel and film Fight Club

See also

• Taylor
• Tylor

References

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From Wikitravel

Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, in eastern Texas. The city is named for President John Tyler in recognition of his support for Texas' admission to the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 83,650, though a 2005 demographics study commissioned by the city pegged the population at 101,106.

Tyler is referred to as the Rose Capital of America because of its large role in the rose-growing industry; about 20% of commercial rose bushes produced in the U.S. are grown in Tyler and Smith County and more than half of the rose bushes are packaged and shipped from the area. It boasts the nation's largest municipal rose garden and hosts the Texas Rose Festival each October.

Get in

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (website) offers service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport via American Eagle Airlinesand to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Colgan Air Continental Connection.

The city's Tyler Transit (website) buses run daily, excluding Sundays and holidays. Greyhound Lines bus service is available through a downtown terminal.

Get around

Tyler is located adjacent to several major highways. Interstate 20 runs along the north edge of the city, and U.S. Highway 69 runs north-south through the center of town. The city also has access to U.S. Highway 271, Texas State Highway 31, Texas State Highway 155, and Texas State Highway 110.

Texas State Highway Loop 323 was established in 1957 and originally encircled the city, which has continued to grow outside of the loop. Texas State Highway Loop 49, designed to be an "outer loop" around the city, is currently in the process of construction, with the first five-mile segment open for use on August 17th, 2006.

• Tyler Rose Museum , 1900 W. Front, Tyler, TX. A spectacular display of memorabilia and items related to Tyler's rose-growing industry and the Texas Rose Festival. Admission Fee, special exhibits have fees.

• Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, 1900 W. Front, Tyler, TX. Fourteen acres and 400 rose varieties testify to Tyler's standing as the "Rose Capital of the World". To view a wonderfully informative page about the Rose Garden, please click here. FREE Admission.

• The Bonner-Whitaker McClendon House, 806 W Houston, Tyler, TX. One of the finest examples of Eastlake Bracketed Victorian Architecture remaining in East Texas. Guided Tours depicting Tyler's political, cultural history from post-Civil War. Birthplace of noted Washington D.C. news correspondent, Sarah McClendon. Tours available by appointment only.

• Cowan Center, The University of Texas at Tyler campus, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, TX. The UT Tyler Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center presents national and international touring arts and educational programming to enrich the cultural climate for the East Texas Region. Artists presented by the Cowan Center’s many series have included Bill Cosby, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, David Copperfield, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Lyle Lovett, Momix, Gregory Hines, Tim Conway and Harvey Korman, and Broadway shows Miss Saigon, Annie, Chicago, Cats, and Stomp.

• Goodman Museum, 624 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX. A delight for antique lovers and historians, this Tyler landmark brings the past to life with original furnishings, photographs and memorabilia dating from the mid-1800's.

• Ballet Tyler. Ballet Tyler is made up of 20 local dancers from East Texas aging from 11 to 20. The purpose of the Ballet Tyler is to provide opportunities for both dancers and East Texas audiences to experience the fine art of dance at the highest possible quality.

• Dewberry Plantation. Listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, the Dewberry Plantation is the oldest two-story structure in Smith County. Guided tours take visitors back to the era of an 1850's Southern plantation.

• East Texas Symphony Orchestra. The East Texas Symphony Orchestra Association is guided by a dynamic and diverse Board of Directors which fosters the growth and development of the Orchestra to keep pace with the needs of the community. ETSO continues to strive to bring classical music to a broader segment of our community. The East Texas Symphony Orchestra... a sound discovery!

• Roseland Plantation. 2601 State Hwy 64W, Ben Wheeler, TX. The Roseland Plantation is a registered Texas State Historical Landmark. It encompasses a wedding chapel, ballroom and bed and breakfast made available for weddings and parties. The grand antebellum home was built in 1854 by Burwell Hambrick and was a cotton plantation that encompassed 3,000 acres. Mr. Hambrick built the first cotton gin in Van Zandt County. For many years it served as a stagecoach stop.

• Caldwell Zoo. 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, TX. More than 2000 animals from 250 species from Africa, North and South America live in natural habitats at the 85-acre park. The zoo includes a children's petting pen, two aquariums, picnic areas, a café that overlooks an African savannah and gift shops with original African items. The zoo also has seasonal presentations including: a bird show, alligator feedings, giraffe feedings, and elephant demonstrations.

General Admission: Children 2 and under - Free, Children 3 through 12 - $4.00, Adults - $7.50, Seniors 55 and older - $6.50.

• The Discovery Science Place. 308 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX. Hands-on family fun for kids of all ages. View bats in the bat cave, trigger an earthquake into motion under your feet, snake your way through mysterious tunnels and explore the depths of a limestone cavern. Investigate the bones of "Big Ethel", the triceratops dinosaur. The Discovery Science Place offers three exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move around and explore.

• Hudnall Planetarium. 1200 S. Mahon, Tyler, TX. Multimedia presentations and "star parties" make for great family fun. Admission Fee. Open by appointment only.

• Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge. 17544 Hwy 14, Tyler, TX. Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is an "Incorporated Animal Shelter" for the big cats. Tiger Creek provides rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected, or displaced. Tiger Creek provides a place for these great cats to live the remainder of their lives without threats in a stress-free environment that caters to the well being of the cats.

• Tyler Market Center, Hwy 69 North Between Loop 323 & I-20 In Tyler. Tyler Market Center is a veritable shopper’s paradise with something for the most discriminating shopper on your list (YOU)! From the hard to find gifts, to the very best prices on the things you need. Whether it’s new merchandise, arts and crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Food, Clothing, Pets or flea market items, you will most likely find it here! Tyler Trade Days held every 3rd Saturday weekend (rain or shine) from 9 AM to 5 PM.

• Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 South Mahon Ave., Tyler, TX, (Adjacent to Tyler Junior College). The Tyler Museum of Art is a wonderful destination for people seeking a dynamic, culturally-enriching experience in the visual arts. From its 700-piece permanent collection to a remarkable array of traveling exhibitions, the TMA is recognized as a major attraction for both tourists and local visitors. The Tyler Museum of Art’s permanent collection focuses on early and modern Texas artists, but has also been the recipient of several noted private collections.

• Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX. Camping, boating,swimming, hiking, canoe and paddleboat rental. 985 acre park around a spring-fed lake.

Eat

Virtually every regional chain restaurant can be found in Tyler. There is a growing number of excellent local restaurants with various fares that can be found in and around the city.

• Currents,1121 E 2nd St, 903 597 3771.
• Dakota's Steak and Chop House, 5377 S Broadway Ave, 903 581 6700, [1].
• Taqueria El Lugar, 1716 E Gentry Pkwy, 903 597 4717. Authentic non-Tex-Mex Mexican food.
• Mansion on the Hill, 3324 Old Henderson Hwy, 903 533 1628.
• Stanley's Bar BQ Restaurant, 525 S Beckham Ave, 903 593 0311.

Drink

While you can buy alcoholic beverages by the glass inside restaurants and private clubs, Tyler is a dry city. You cannot buy bottles of liquor, beer, or wine (with state made and bottle wine being an exception to the law) within the city limits to consume outside of the clubs or restaurants.

• The Kiepersol Estates Winery is nestled in a beautiful 33-acre vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Muscat de Alexandria grape vines. Hand-planted in April of 1998 and May of 1999, Kiepersol's first vinatge was in 2000 and they continue to grow in acclaim as well as production. They also own the KE Cellars inside the city limits of Tyler, where you can purchase Texas made and bottled wines.

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2421 E Southeast Loop 323, ☎ 866-642-0465, [2].  edit
• Tyler Residence Inn, 3303 Troup Highway, ☎ 9035955188, [3]. $129-$229.  edit

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Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

English

Proper noun

Tyler

1. An occupational surname for a tiler.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. A female given name used since the 1980s. (Much less common than the male name)

Quotations

• 1930 Henry Robinson Luce: Fortune. Published by Time, inc.,1930:

  However, the whippet-like appearance of most Tyler Corp. executives suggests what McKinney really wants is a spring-legged crew that can run its competitors into the ground. - - - It's no coincidence, either, that his seven-year-old son is named Tyler.

• 1977 Peter Tauber: The Last Best Hope ISBN 0151483779 page 78:

  "Yeah, I guess. I'm part Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth - on paper."

  Zermatt sucked his teeth, still dubious. "I thought Cobb was Tyrus."

  "Sounded too foreign for my mom or something. And there was some Scottish rebel named Tyler - maybe a cousin, so they compromised. It's kind of presidential, too, I guess. And my middle name is for - da-dum! - George Herman Ruth."

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