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.
Photo: NPS Photo / Buddy Secor
About
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.
Activities
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsTheaterBikingRoad BikingFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger Program
Directions
From Interstate 24 - Take Exit 76 and turn left (eastbound) or right (westbound) onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Turn left at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane. Follow the tour road to the visitor center. From Interstate 40 - Take Exit 235 onto TN 840. Take Exit 55 onto US 41/TN 70 and follow the signs for Murfreesboro. Turn right onto Thompson Lane at the first traffic light. Turn right at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane.
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Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.
News
May 11, 2026
Stones River National Battlefield Commemorates Memorial Day
Commemorate Memorial Day at Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery May 23-25, 2026.
May 4, 2026
Stones River National Battlefield Implements Intermittent Road Closures During Utility Improvement Project
Beginning May 11, Stones River National Battlefield will implement intermittent road closures to support a utility improvement project by Middle Tennessee Electric.
Apr 27, 2026
Stones River National Battlefield Hosts Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Historic Lytle Cemetery
Stones River National Battlefield employees and community partners learned preservation and maintenance skills while working in historic Lytle Cemetery.