Stones River National Battlefield closes restrooms, visitors center; outdoor areas still open
March 25, 2020, Nancy DeDennaro, The Daily News Journal Stones River National Battlefield has made changes to operations due to the coronavirus outbreak, a park official confirmed. Beginning Wednesday, public restrooms, along with the rest of the visitor center, will be closed until further notice, said spokesman Jim Lewis. Lewis said the…
Battlefield preservation effort receives $710K
March 25, 2020, Jason Reynolds, The Murfreesboro Post The coalition of groups trying to add about 48 acres to Stones River National Battlefield received a boost recently when the state awarded it an extra $710,530. The groups have been trying for more than a year to buy the GE factory/O’Reilly…
Battlefield group seeks cash after GE property appraisal
February 26, 2020, Jason Reynolds, The Murfreesboro Post The sale of the GE/O’Reilly distribution center site to a battlefield preservation coalition is still pending despite hitting a roadblock, a state official said. The coalition has been trying to buy the property for more than a year to add it to…
Black History Month Event
Frank Caperton, February 15, 2020, The Murfreesboro Post More than 125 guests at Murfreesboro’s Patterson Park enjoy exhibits, food, music and a special program sponsored by the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County. The program featured members of the local African American community. The Stones River National Battlefield has…
Fires planned for Stones River battlefield
January 20, The Murfreesboro Post The staff at Stones River National Battlefield plans to burn about 114 acres of fields and approximately 71 acres of forested area between Jan. 27 and Feb. 7. These prescribed burns are a part of the park’s Fire Management Plan. The areas to be burned…