Pulaski, Tennessee Pulaski, Tennessee Pulaski is a city and county seat of Giles County, located on the southern border of Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,870 at the 2010 census. It was named to honor the Polish-born American Revolutionary War hero Kazimierz Pułaski. During early years of Reconstruction, in late 1865, it was the site of Confederate veterans organizing the first chapter of what became known as the Ku Klux Klan, a secret, white supremacist group. In 1870 Martin Methodist College was founded in Pulaski for white students in the area. Pulaski was founded in 1809. During the American Civil War,
Katherine Pulaski previously served on the USS "Repulse". For a time in her past she was romantically involved with William Riker's father, Kyle Riker, with whom she has maintained a friendship. Portrayed by actress Diana Muldaur, Pulaski replaced the character of Commander Beverly Crusher for the after Gates McFadden's contract was not renewed. Pulaski first appeared in the second season opener "", and made her final appearance in "". Before playing the role of Pulaski on "The Next Generation", Muldaur appeared in , playing different characters in the episodes "Return to Tomorrow" and "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" She later worked