Ranger John McKay recognized in ‘Tennessee Conservationist’
May 19, 2020 Huzzah for Ranger John McKay, our Education Program Coordinator, and his team for having their work with the National Parks Conservation Association and MNPS STEAM recognized in the current issue of the Tennessee Conservationist. Ranger John and our team are looking forward to working with our partners…
Stones River National Battlefield Begins to Increase Recreational Access to Park Grounds
May 1, 2020, Stones River National Battlefield Murfreesboro, TN – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Stones River National Battlefield is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and…
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…