Richard Cheatham Plater

1872–1955 (age 83)

Biography

Richard Cheatham Plater, born in 1872, witnessed Nashville’s growth and contributed to its character through a life rooted in respect for others. His presence near Mount Olivet Cemetery symbolizes a lifetime of hospitable leadership, always encouraging collaboration and goodwill.

Those who knew him attest to his sincere interest in people’s lives, assuring them that their voices mattered. His memory endures through acts of kindness that continue to ripple through the community he loved.

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