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    Trailblazing Public Servant Edith Taylor Langster Passes Away

    TN Tribune Staff WriterBy TN Tribune Staff WriterJuly 1, 2024Updated:July 3, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    NASHVILLE, TN — Edith Taylor Langster, a groundbreaking figure in Nashville’s history and a dedicated public servant, has passed away. Langster was a patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and also served as a Nashville Metro council member and was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives.

    Langster made history in 1972 by becoming the first Black female patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Patrol Division. At that time, women officers were confined to administrative “desk” positions. However, Officer Langster courageously challenged the status quo and gained approval to patrol the communities of Nashville, becoming not only the first Black female patrol officer but also the first female patrol officer in the department.

    Her dedication to public service extended beyond her groundbreaking police work. Langster served as a Nashville Metro Council member and was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, representing the 99th through 104th Tennessee General Assemblies. She also served as a Metro Council Member for District No. 20.

    Langster’s community involvement was extensive. She was a member of the Davidson County Democratic Women’s Club, the North Nashville Organization for Community Improvement, Top Ladies of Distinction, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Tennessee State University Alumni Association, Nashville Chapter. 

    Additionally, she was a former delegate to the Democratic National Convention, a life member of the NAACP, and a former member of the Nashville Symphony Board.

    Langster was born on January 31 in Painesville, Ohio. She leaves behind two adult children and was a distinguished member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Langster received numerous awards and honors, reflecting her unwavering commitment to public service and community involvement. Her legacy as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant will be remembered and cherished by many.

    Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property for Nashville & Davidson County, expressed her sorrow at Langster’s passing.

    “I am so sad to hear the loss of The Honorable Edith Taylor Langster, my dear friend and confidant. The many late-night conversations about family, politics, and just conversation about what’s happening in and around Nashville. Thank you for being courageous at a time when women, particularly black women, were not presented with such opportunities. I am surely grateful to not only have known and served with you, but to also call you my friend. Forever Rest in Forever Peace.”

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