Stones River National Battlefield — North Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area: Murfreesboro (E Main St) — 4.5 miles
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield: Dover — 92.6 miles
- Obed Wild & Scenic River: Wartburg — 103.1 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Murfreesboro — 0.4 miles
- Big Lots: Murfreesboro — 2.3 miles
- Sam's Club: Murfreesboro — 3.2 miles
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1563 North Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37129Driving Directions
Phone: (615)893-9501(615)893-9501 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area: Murfreesboro (E Main St) — 4.5 miles
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield: Dover — 92.6 miles
- Obed Wild & Scenic River: Wartburg — 103.1 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Murfreesboro — 0.4 miles
- Big Lots: Murfreesboro — 2.3 miles
- Sam's Club: Murfreesboro — 3.2 miles
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National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Grounds
Visitors may enjoy the park's resources on foot or by bike from sunrise to sunset. The park tour road is open to vehicles from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
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- Christmas Day:
- -
Park Entrance
Park Tour Road
The park tour road is open to public vehicles from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Gates to the parking areas at McFadden Farm (Tour Stop 6) and Redoubt Brannan are also open from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Additional Information View More- Thanksgiving Day:
- -
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
No Entrance Fee
About
No Entrance Fee
A Hard Earned Victory
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was 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.
Directions
From Interstate 24 - Take Exit 76 and turn left (eastbound) or right (westbound) onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Turn left at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane. Follow the tour road to the visitor center. From Interstate 40 - Take Exit 235 onto TN 840. Take Exit 55 onto US 41/TN 70 and follow the signs for Murfreesboro. Turn right onto Thompson Lane at the first traffic light. Turn right at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The Stones River National Battlefield visitor center is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily except for Thanksgiving and December 25th. The visitor center offers a museum, a movie about the battle, and a bookstore.
Weather
Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.
Permits and Reservations Information