Harvey Magee Watterson

Biography

Harvey Magee Watterson built a distinguished career as a journalist and publisher, championing free speech and the power of the press to illuminate public affairs. His editorial work helped shape Nashville’s civic discourse, and he nurtured young writers while advocating for responsible journalism during a time of political transition.

He remained engaged in civic life throughout his years, and today Cave Hill Cemetery shelters his memory as a testament to the influence of thoughtful reporting on democracy.