Percy's Retirement

Robert Person, a/k/a “Percy”, an 84-year-old, African American shoe shine man began shining shoes in 1947 with a small shoe stand on Nashville’s historic Jefferson Street. Percy currently owns and operates Shine Service in the historic downtown Nashville Arcade. He is a Nashville icon and has touched the lives of many people including professional athletes, high-profile public officials, and others along the way. As you can imagine, shining shoes at 84 years old is difficult and Percy deserves to retire comfortably. He has worked hard since the age of 9 and we'd like to help ease his burden. If you would like to help, please either donate here, stop by and get a shoe shine, or drop by and meet Percy in person and share the love however you see fit.