Rest in peace, Getahn Ward.

[e-dub]

Mr. Ward was really on the pulse of the what was happening all over the city.  Very good at his craft and he was only 45 years of age when he passed. Condolences to the family

 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2017/12/16/getahn-ward-longtime-tennessean-reporter-beloved-community-leader-dies-45/958327001/

[smeagolsfree]

He will be sorely missed in the Business news community in Nashville. A side not that Getahn was also a member of this forum.

I had met Getahn several times at various Metro board meetings over the past three or four years. He was very committed to his work.

My deepest sympathy to his family and coworkers at the Tennessean.

[nashvylle]

I never met him but was very sad to see this news. Praying for him and his family. 

[markhollin]

Sure enjoyed reading so many of his scoops and detailed reporting on a myriad of development projects.  The Tennessean story on him gave me a much deeper appreciation of his life, Liberian heritage, family, and church commitments.  He will be missed in many ways.  May his family find peace and grace during this time of grief.  

[MLBrumby]

Sorry to hear this. I met him twice. Each time a very kind and outgoing man. Seemed like the kind of person who cared about others. I know he cared about Nashville. 

[dmillsphoto]

Really sad to see him go so early. Getahn wrote and broke a lot of stories in the meteoric rise we've seen here in Nashville, and he did so with great professionalism.

[titanhog]

He brought us some good info on here a few times.  RIP Mr. Ward.  This city will miss you.

[LA_TN]

Still in shock. RIP Getahn. This is a big loss for our community

[satalac]

Saw this on the Tennessean this morning and was shocked, he was so young. He will definitely be missed here as well in the Nashville community. Praying for his family.

[Nathan_in_DC]

So sad to hear the news. Getahn was a great member of the Nashville community and a valued voice in the urban development enthusiast world. He'll be missed by all.

[East Side Urbanite]

GWard was a beast of a reporter. He was relentless with his work ethic and very knowledgeable of both the craft of journalism and the city's growth and development scene. No doubt, I always considered him a worthy competitor.

This is a big blow to The Tennessean and to the city's modest (in numbers) print journalism community.

 

[jmtunafish]

I have loved reading his columns.  I think it's particularly poignant that Mr. Ward passed away while his mother was visiting him from Liberia.  I cannot imagine how she felt.  Nashville has lost a great man and a great advocate.

[markhollin]

The Tennessean has announced the Getahn Ward Memorial Scholarship at Tennessee State University.  The goal is to establish an annual scholarship that will be awarded in perpetuity. They have set a goal of $50,000 to launch the program. you can find out more here:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/12/22/getahn-ward-scholarship-support-tennessee-state-university-students/974289001/

 

[e-dub]

i love this!

[markhollin]

Nice In Memoriam piece by J.R. Lind on Getahn in the latest issue of Nashville Scene:

"Getahn Ward was a reporter’s reporter. "

https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/20986855/in-memoriam-2017-media-and-entertainment