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Prescribed Fire Planned for Stones River National Battlefield
February 27, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Stones River National Battlefield will conduct prescribed burns across 40 acres at Fortress Rosecrans and Redoubt Brannan. Some areas of the park will be closed during times needed to complete the burns. The visitor center and main park areas will remain open during regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.