Stones River National Battlefield

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.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Circular centennial logo for Stones River National Battlefield (1927–2027) featuring a large “100” behind a split-rail fence, an eagle statue silhouette, and a sunset over wooded hills, with “Centennial” and “Stones River National Battlefield”
Stones 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.
Prescribed 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.
Snow covers a field bordered by a rail fence. A cannon sits in the field.
Weather Impacts to Park Operations at Stones River National Battlefield
Park closed on Saturday January 24 due to forecast of dangerous winter weather conditions.
American flags decorate national cemetery headstones.
Stones 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.
Men in gray uniforms stand in a line firing muskets.
Battle of Stones River 163rd Anniversary Programs
Talks, walks, tours and demonstrations highlighting the events that took place on the battlefield 163 years ago.
The sun rises behind a green field with a cannon in the foreground.
Photo by NPS Photo / Buddy Secor
A ray of sunlight shines on the ground at Stones River National Cemetery.
Photo by NPS Photo / Diana Anderson
Two cannons sit in an icy field.
Photo by NPS Photo / Hunter Brooks
Union soldiers fire muskets.
Photo by NPS Photo
Bicyclists ride down a road bracketed by trees.
Photo by NPS Photo / Brenda Massei