Percy Warner

Percy Warner (1861–1927) was an American businessman from Nashville, Tennessee. He was active in public utility across the Southern United States.

Early life Percy Warner was born on March 4, 1861. His father, James C. Warner, was the owner of mining interests. He had a brother, Edwin Warner. He grew up at Renraw, a mansion in East Nashville.

Career Warner started his career by working for his father's mining business. which controlled the streetcar system in Nashville. He was also active in utility companies in "Memphis, Knoxville, Birmingham, Little Rock, Houston, and New Orleans."

Warner served on the Nashville Board of Park Commissioners. He helped save Centennial Park.

Personal life, death and legacy Warner married Margaret Lindsley, the daughter of Dr John Berrien Lindsley. They resided at Royal Oaks, a mansion in Nashville. 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.

Warner died on June 18, 1927. The Percy Warner Park in Nashville was named in his honor.