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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 3, 2024

Edith Taylor Langster, a groundbreaking figure in Nashville’s history and a dedicated public servant, died June 30 at age 75. Langster was a patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and made history in 1972 by becoming the first Black female patrol officer in MNPD’s Patrol Division. The Tennessee Tribune reports that at that time, women officers were confined to administrative “desk” positions; however, Langster challenged the status quo. She served as a Nashville Metro Council member representing District 20 and was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives. Visitation will take place on July 6 from 11–11:45 a.m. CDT, followed by family reflections at St. Ann Catholic Church, 5101 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 37209. Mass of Christian burial services will occur at noon.