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 Battlefield
National Battlefield · TN
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMcFadden Farm Trail Connection to Stones River Greenway Closed
Hours Exceptions
NoteWinter Gate Closure Times; Closed Thanksgiving Day; Closed Christmas Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available23 activities
Park Name
InfoStones River National Battlefield
Designation
InfoNational Battlefield
State(s)
InfoTN
Phone
Info615-893-9501
stri_administration@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoFrom March 1st through October 31st,the park tour road is open to vehicles from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Gates to the parking areas at Stones River National Cemetery, McFadden Farm (Tour Stop 6) and Redoubt Brannan are also open from 8 AM to 5 PM. WINTER HOURS - From November 1st through the end of February, the gates listed above close at 4:30 PM. Visitor Center parking open from 7 AM to 30-45 minutes before sunset daily. Pedestrians and bicyclists may use park roads and trails from sunrise to sunset.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Arts, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite + 19 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer 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.
Getting There
InfoFrom 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. Fol
Location
Info35.8761° N, -86.4308° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website