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Nashville's 1st Vice Mayor Leaves Legacy of Civic Engagement

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 21, 2020
News Type: Passages

George Harrison Cate Jr., the first vice mayor of Metro Nashville and longtime community leader died Friday at 92. The Tennessean looks at his life, which included significant roles in city government, educational systems and civic life for 50 years. A 1951 graduate of the Vanderbilt University Law School, Cate began his legal career as a partner with his father. In the 1960s, he was instrumental in the creation of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. In 1962, he was elected the first vice mayor of Metro Nashville and served from 1963 to 1966. He also served on the Metro Nashville Board of Education, including as chair in 1981 and 1982. After leaving public service, Cate remained dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of Nashville government, serving on the Metropolitan Historical Commission and a committee that planned the 50th anniversary of Metro. Cate retired in 2014. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to West End United Methodist Church, Vanderbilt University, Alive Hospice or the charity of one's choice.

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