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Stones River National Battlefield

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.



 The Basics


Hours:

Open:8 AM to 5 PM Daily

Pedestrians and cyclists may use the park until sunset.

Closed: December 25th

Address: 3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: 615-893-9501
Phone: 615-478-1035
Fax: 615-893-9508

For more info, visit OFFICIAL WEBSITE


 Map

Stones River National Battlefield , Tennessee Map


 Directions

From Nashville (Interstate 24)
Take Exit 76 and turn left onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Turn right, just before the Thompson Lane bridge, onto the access road to Old Nashville Highway. Turn left at the stop sign onto Old Nashville Highway. The park entrance is about 1/4 mile away on the left.

From Chattanooga (Interstate 24)
Take Exit 76 and turn right onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Turn right, just before the Thompson Lane bridge, onto the access road to Old Nashville Highway. Turn left at the stop sign onto Old Nashville Highway. The park entrance is about 1/4 mile away on the left.

From Knoxville (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. Cross the bridge and turn left onto the access road for Old Nashville Highway. Turn left at the stop sign onto Old Nashville Highway. The park entrance is about 1/4 mile away on the left.

From the Airport
From Donelson Pike, turn left onto US 41/TN 70. Turn right onto Thompson Lane at the first traffic light. Cross the bridge and turn left onto the access road for Old Nashville Highway. Turn left at the stop sign onto Old Nashville Highway. The park entrance is about 1/4 mile away on the left.


 Climate
 

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.

Link to our Murfreesboro Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

No Fees.


 Things To Do
 

Stones River National Battlefield offers a variety of ways to explore the impact of the Battle of Stones River on soldiers and civilians as well as the opportunity to enjoy the battlefield for its natural beauty.



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