Stones River National Battlefield

On January 2, 1863, fifty-seven Union cannons fired from this line ending the Battle of Stones River by killing or wounding more than 1,800 Confederates in less than an hour.
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
Map showing location of park.
Old Nashville Highway Repaving May Cause Delays and Temporary Closure of Stones River National Battlefield Sites
Repaving operations on Old Nashville Highway may cause some delays and closures on July 26 & 29, 2024.
American flags adorn rows of white headstones.
2024 Memrial Day Events at Stones River National Cemetery
Join us in remembering and honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans who fought for our nation on May 25-7, 2024.
The sun rises behind a green field with a cannon in the foreground.
Photo by NPS Photo / Buddy Secor
A ray of sunlight shines on the ground at Stones River National Cemetery.
Photo by NPS Photo / Diana Anderson
Two cannons sit in an icy field.
Photo by NPS Photo / Hunter Brooks
Union soldiers fire muskets.
Photo by NPS Photo
Bicyclists ride down a road bracketed by trees.
Photo by NPS Photo / Brenda Massei