In Loving Memory of
John Netherton
11/16/48 - 03/15/01


A Tribute to John Netherton by his classmates
from Cohn High School, Nashville, Tennessee

Cohn Senior
John's senior picture
Cohn High School - 1967
Cohn High Days
John and friends at Cohn High School
wedding day
John on his wedding day
in 1967
with his best man, Jim Gilliam
John at Radnor
John at Radnor Lake - His Walden Pond
John and Senator Baker
Senator Howard Baker presents John with honor at Radnor Lake

Radnor Lake



John and Bear
John having some fun
with a furry friend.
John and Tom
John and Tom, his Indian Guide at Monument Valley, September 2000
Grand Canyon
At the Grand Canyon - September 2000



Our Most Celebrated Graduate

The Class of 1967 of Corrine L. Cohn High School reflects with a mixture of sadness and pride on the life of John Netherton as we come to terms with the loss of our most celebrated graduate. It was a life well lived;  a life full of vivid color and passionate causes.  John Netherton was a talented artist and passionate environmentalist.  But to all of us he is the boy from West Nashville who did good.


A Few of John's Books

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John Netherton, one of this country's premier nature photographers, was named by American Photographer Magazine as a Friend of the Earth, citing his personal philosophy, respect for nature, and commitment to recording it with passion and sensitivity.  His work spans three decades and captures moments of inspirational magnificence.  His photographs inspire the viewer to experience the emotions of the place.  John is known for his work in the environmental community and recently received the prestigious "Outstanding Tennessean Award" from Governor Don Sundquist.  He is currently president of Friends of Radnor Lake.  His photographs are used to help preserve natural areas and wildlife around the world. 

John's photographs have been published in such major magazines as International Wildlife, Natural History, Nature's Best, Birder's World, WildBird, Atlantic Monthly, Geo, Ranger Rick, Modern Photography, Popular Photography, Photo Pro, American Photographer, and Petersen's Photographic.  His photographs of wading birds have been featured in National Wildlife, and his photo essay on frogs was featured in Audubon. Nikon World has featured John and he writes a regular column for Outdoor Photographer. John's work has been featured in twenty of his own books.


Other web sites where John is featured:


Outdoor Photographer credits

Friends of Radnor Lake

The Black Mountains' Initiative

On the Road With John Netherton - from Outdoor Photographer



Red Is The Rose



The Memorial Service for John Netherton took place on Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at "John Netherton Overlook" at Radnor Lake in Nashville, Tennessee.  The lake made a beautiful and serene backdrop for the speakers who eulogized John, and an eagle named Challenger paid his respects.