| Felix Zollicoffer Wilson | |
| Office: | Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee |
| Term Start: | 1921 |
| Term End: | 1922 |
| Predecessor: | William Gupton |
| Successor: | William Percy Sharpe |
| Birth Date: | December 27, 1866 |
| Birth Place: | Davidson County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Death Date: | February 12, 1950 |
Felix Zollicoffer Wilson (1866-1950) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1921 to 1922.
Wilson was born in Davidson County, Tennessee on December 27, 1866.[1] [2] His father was James Hazzard Wilson and his mother was the daughter of Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer.[1] [3]
Wilson was educated at the Howard School and Goodman's Business College in Nashville.[1]
Wilson began his career as a grocer at the age of 14.[1]
Wilson served on the Nashville City Council in 1902 and in 1943.[1] He became County Register in 1945.[2] He was the trustee of Davidson County from 1914 to 1917.[1]
Wilson was elected as Mayor of Nashville by the city council, after the council had voted to suspend Mayor William Gupton.[2] He was seen as a reformer, and supported women's rights.[4] However, he was voted out of office by the city council in November 1922.[2]
Wilson became magistrate from the First Civil District in 1930.[1] He elected as the county register for Davidson county in 1945.[1]
Wilson was married to Mary Pendergast in 1888.[1] They had two sons, James P. Wilson and Mizell Wilson, and three daughters.[1] Wilson resided at 1900 West End Avenue in Nashville.[5] He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Red Men.[1] He was a council commander of the Woodmen of the World.[1]
Wilson died on February 12, 1950.[1] His funeral was held at the Christ Church Cathedral, and he was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery.[1] [5]