3. Never feed or approach a wild, stray or injured animal. The Page Road lot has long been used as informal overflow parking near the Belle Meade Gates. It is absolutely remarkable and probably one of the most beautiful places to see greenery in the country (we could probably do without the humidity though). Respect the wildlife. In 1927, Lea and his wife Percie donated 868 acres of land, much of which was formerly part of the Belle Meade Plantation, to establish a park. [2], Warner served as the President of the Nashville Railway and Light Company,[5][6] which controlled the streetcar system in Nashville. The collision happened just before midnight Wednesday on Old Hickory Boulevard near West Minister Drive, not far from Percy Warner Park. [4] Two of his daughters, Mary and Percie, were the first and second wives of Luke Lea, who served as the Senator from Tennessee from 1911 to 1917. 11. "[2] Additionally, Warner served on the Board of Directors of the National Light and Power Company of New York. Edwin & Percy Warner Parks These are, hands down, two of my favorite getaways from the bustling Nashville cityscape. Friends help us fulfill our mission to #ProtectWarnerParks. Edwin Warner succeeded his brother as Parks Board chair and was instrumental in acquiring land west of Old Hickory Boulevard, named in his honor as Edwin Warner Park, bringing the park total to more than 2,600 acres. But I have to admit that I knew precious little about the park and its history. The two parks are adjacent to each other, separated by Old Hickory Boulevard, and are located approximately 9 mi (14 km) from downtown Nashville. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks span 3,200 acres of wooded hills, open meadows, and streams, and includes 16.75 miles of hiking trails. 7. 9. [6] He helped save Centennial Park. Also included were 10 non-contributing buildings, eight non-contributing structures, and five non-contributing sites. The project is now a maintainable facility that can remain open during all weather conditions, protects the environment, offers an improved visitor experience and is compatible with adjacent residences.”. Park smart. 13. Ridges and hollows of the former H. G. Hill property are part of what is considered the largest old growth forest in an urban area east of the Mississippi.[3]. Never leave any valuables in your vehicle, even in the locked trunk. [8], Warner served on the Nashville Board of Park Commissioners. Details: wpnc.nashville.gov or warnerparks.org or 615-352-6299. Look up your Trash, Recycling, and Brush Collection. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks include: two golf courses (9 hole Percy Warner and 18 hole Harpeth Hills); eight hiking trails totaling 12 miles; 3 bridle paths totaling 18.1 miles; mountain bike trails totaling 8 miles; sports and special events fields, including baseball fields, soccer fields and the model airplane field that doubles as a great astronomy site at night! The parks were named for her father, Percy, a member of the old Nashville Board of Park Commissioners and former head of the city's streetcar lines and electric utility, and her uncle Edwin, who was also a park commissioner. The Burch Reserve is home to Nashville's largest cave in addition to small ponds, meadows and forestry. Also deserving credit was Col. Luke Lea, a lawyer, soldier, senator and Percy Warner's son-in-law. [7] He was also active in utility companies in "Memphis, Knoxville, Birmingham, Little Rock, Houston, and New Orleans. [2] He had a brother, Edwin Warner. He was active in public utility across the Southern United States. The parks were named for her father, Percy, a member of the old Nashville Board of Park Commissioners and former head of the city's streetcarlines and electric utility, and her uncle Edwin, who was also a park commissioner. At last count there were: 175 bird species; 62 butterfly species; 32 species of fish; more than 20 species of mammals; 19 amphibian species; 24 species of reptiles; more than 100 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines; 431 different species of wildflowers; 12 fern species; and 219 types of mushrooms. These parks on the western side of the county, bear the names of Percy and Edwin Warner, brothers who had a vision to create a large park … Gravity Hill, located on a now closed road in Edwin Warner Park, was a mysterious site, where legend had it that you could stop your car, shift into neutral, let your foot off the brake and then roll uphill. [3] He grew up at Renraw, a mansion in East Nashville. The first 50 people to get 5 in a row win the prizeÂ, Be sure to post your winning board to Instagram and tag @FriendsofWarnerParksÂ, Snap pics while you play + share on Instagram Posts & Stories along the way!‍, Just in time for some Fall Break family excursions, this event will run from Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 11.Â.

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