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.

Driveway and Picnic Table for Site H18

Sunrise at Mendenhall's Artillery Trail

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.

Stones River National Cemetery

More than 6,100 Union soldiers lie in Stones River National Cemetery.

The Chicago Board of Trade Battery

The men of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery got their first taste of combat at the Battle of Stones River and helped stem the Confederate tide from this position during the afternoon of December 31, 1862.

Union Infantry Program

Living history programs help visitors visualize the trials of soldiers during the Battle of Stones River.

Bike Tour

Thousands of visitors enjoy biking and hiking through the park.

Picnic Table and Firepit for Site H18

Tent Pad for Site H18

RecAreaDirections

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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Visitor Center Facility

The visitor center offers a museum, a movie about the battle, and a bookstore. From March 1st through October 31st, the Stones River National Battlefield visitor center is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. From November 1st through February 28th visitor center hours are 9 AM to 4 PM daily. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving and December 25th.