The term "Tanner" can refer to several distinct entities.
1. Tanner as an Occupation/Surname: "Tanner" denotes a person who tans leather. It is also a surname with numerous individuals bearing the name.
2. Tanner Family: The Tanner family, specifically Obert Clark and Grace Adams Tanner, were the founders of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values. They were born in rural Utah and valued hard work, dedication to others, and education. The Grace A. Tanner Center for Human Values at Southern Utah University recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.
3. Jerald and Sandra Tanner: Jerald and Sandra Tanner are American writers and researchers known for publishing archival materials about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). They founded the Utah Lighthouse Ministry (UTLM), which documents problems with Mormonism and compares LDS doctrines with Christianity. Sandra Tanner continues to operate the ministry.
4. Chamar Community: Chamar, also known as Jatav, is a community classified as a Scheduled Caste in India. They are traditionally associated with leather tanning and shoemaking. The Chamar community is found throughout the Indian subcontinent, mainly in the northern states of India, as well as in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. The term "Chamar" can be used as a derogatory term for Dalits in general.
5. Roberto Tanner: Roberto Tanner, 27, and his wife Hannah Neville, 26, were missing since early January 2026. On February 6, 2026, human remains were discovered in Saunders County, Nebraska, during the search for the couple. Sterling James was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of murder of an unborn child in the first degree, and a felony charge of tampering with evidence.
6. Christy Tanner: Christy Tanner was named the new president and CEO of New York Public Radio (NYPR) on February 3, 2026. She was previously an executive at CBS News Digital and TV Guide Digital.
7. Tanner Laczynski: Tanner Laczynski, a forward for the Henderson Silver Knights, was named to the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.
