Honoring the Memory of Those Who Served in World War I Before the US Entry, 1914-1917
Percy Warner Park
The first centennial event commemorating Tennessee's role in the Great War takes place in four venues on November 6 & 7 in Nashville.
November 6: Percy Warner Park
Re-dedication of the World War I monuments in the park
Recognition of dignitaries
Color Guard
Ridley Wills, II will be the featured speaker
Unveiling the restored monuments
Reception to follow
For more information, please visit the TGWC webpage.
Partners for the event: Friends of Warner Parks, Metro Nashville Parks, Nashville Public Library, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Historical Society, Tennessee Main Street Program, Tennessee Preservation Trust, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee State Parks, Tennessee Technological University (TTU), TTU iCube, TTU STEM Center, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Fine Art Gallery.