Parks

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 became 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.

Adults and children place American flags in front of headstones aligned in rows.

Stones River National Battlefield Commemorates Memorial Day

2026-05-11

Commemorate Memorial Day at Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery May 23-25, 2026.

Stones River National Battlefield Implements Intermittent Road Closures During Utility Improvement Project

2026-05-04

Beginning May 11, Stones River National Battlefield will implement intermittent road closures to support a utility improvement project by Middle Tennessee Electric.

People stand in front of an obelisk monument.

Stones River National Battlefield Hosts Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Historic Lytle Cemetery

2026-04-27

Stones River National Battlefield employees and community partners learned preservation and maintenance skills while working in historic Lytle Cemetery.

Stones River National Battlefield Launches Centennial Logo to Mark 100 Years of Preservation and Remembrance

2026-03-02

On March 3, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield will officially launch a limited-time centennial logo to mark the battlefield’s 100th anniversary.

Prescribed Fire Planned for Stones River National Battlefield

2026-02-27

Stones River National Battlefield will conduct prescribed burns across 40 acres at Fortress Rosecrans and Redoubt Brannan. Some areas of the park will be closed during times needed to complete the burns. The visitor center and main park areas will remain open during regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.