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Posted by: Kate Prince on Dec 6, 2022

Nashville lawyer Kenneth Roberts died on Dec. 2. He was 89. Roberts earned his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School in 1959 went on to teach and practice law for several years before pursuing politics and eventually launching his long and distinguished career in banking, business and leadership. He helped establish the Frist Art Museum in Nashville’s historic downtown post office and served as president of the museum’s Board of Trustees for more than 20 years. An article from the Tennessean credits Roberts with having championed women and people of color during his time as president of First American National Bank in the 1970s. A memorial celebration service is set for 1 p.m. CST on Dec. 10 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3900 West End Ave. A visitation will be held at the church immediately after the service. Donations in Roberts’ memory can be made to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Frist Art Museum or the Nashville Jazz Workshop.