Lea Heirs Seek Judge's Ruling that New Road to Cheekwood, Percy Warner Would Violate Deed

Lea heirs seek judge's ruling that new road to Cheekwood, Percy Warner would violate deed

The heirs of Luke Lea, who deeded the land that became Percy Warner Park to Nashville, say a new road through the park would violate the deed.

Descendants fight to protect Percy Warner Park from new road - Nashville Banner

The descendants of Colonel Luke Lea — who donated the 800-plus acres that would become Percy Warner Park to the city of Nashville in 1927 — are threatening to take the land back from Metro if the city builds an access road to Cheekwood through the park.  In recent years, Cheekwood and Percy Warner Park have been far from harmonious neighbors. Cheekwood’s onsite parking doesn’t have the capacity for everyone who visits during peak seasons, leadin…

Lea Heirs Ask Court for Ruling on Cheekwood Access Road

Proposed city road through Warner Parks may violate 98-year-old covenant left by prominent businessman and politician Luke Lea