Stones River National Battlefield Commemorates Memorial Day
Commemorate Memorial Day at Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery May 23-25, 2026.
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2026-05-11
1 STORIES2026-05-04
1 STORIESStones River National Battlefield Implements Intermittent Road Closures During Utility Improvement Project
Beginning May 11, Stones River National Battlefield will implement intermittent road closures to support a utility improvement project by Middle Tennessee Electric.
Official NPS source2026-04-27
1 STORIESStones River National Battlefield Hosts Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Historic Lytle Cemetery
Stones River National Battlefield employees and community partners learned preservation and maintenance skills while working in historic Lytle Cemetery.
Official NPS source2026-03-02
1 STORIESStones River National Battlefield Launches Centennial Logo to Mark 100 Years of Preservation and Remembrance
On March 3, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield will officially launch a limited-time centennial logo to mark the battlefield’s 100th anniversary.
Official NPS source2026-02-27
1 STORIESPrescribed Fire Planned for Stones River National Battlefield
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.
Official NPS source2026-01-23
1 STORIESWeather Impacts to Park Operations at Stones River National Battlefield
Park closed on Saturday January 24 due to forecast of dangerous winter weather conditions.
Official NPS source2026-01-06
1 STORIESStones River National Battlefield Launches “Stories of Service and Sacrifice” for America 250
Stories of Service and Sacrifice is an America 250 initiative highlighting 250 veterans buried in Stones River National Cemetery.
Official NPS source2025-12-04
1 STORIESBattle of Stones River 163rd Anniversary Programs
Talks, walks, tours and demonstrations highlighting the events that took place on the battlefield 163 years ago.
Official NPS source2025-12-03
1 STORIESStones River National Cemetery to Host Wreaths Across America Event on December 13, 2025
Remember, honor, and teach by placing wreaths at the graves of those who served our nation in its armed forces.
Official NPS source2025-09-29
1 STORIESTourism to Stones River National Battlefield contributes $23.8 million to local economy.
Stones River National Battlefield and other National Park Service sites support local economies.
Official NPS source2025-08-12
2 STORIESVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MURFREESBORO’S NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Join thousands of volunteers across the nation for a day dedicated to preserving our public lands!
Official NPS sourceStones River National Cemetery Launches Major Headstone Restoration Projec
Stones River National Cemetery is embarking on a years-long project to raise, straighten and align more than 7,000 historic headstones.
Official NPS source2025-05-08
1 STORIES2025 Memorial Day Events at Stones River National Battlefield
Join us for Memorial Day events set for May 24-26, 2025.
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