Stones River National Battlefield
1563 North Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
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.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Park Tour Road
- Monday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
From 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.
Park Grounds
- Monday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tuesday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wednesday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thursday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Friday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Saturday
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sunday
- Sunrise to Sunset
Pedestrians and bicyclists may use park roads and trails from sunrise to sunset.
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.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
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.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service
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