Stones River National Cemetery — Attraction in Murfreesboro

Lost and Found. While studying genealogy, I learned I had a great-great-great grandfather that died in a battle in Franklin, TN, 30 Nov 1864 (His remains were moved here in 1865 as many that died in middle Tennessee battles and the nearby Stones River Battlefield across the street.) I am the most recent family to visit his plot, and the first in likely a century or more. My grandmother never spoke of him, so maybe she didn't know of his service in the Civil war.

Sad to see so many unknown soldiers' graves.

Headstones generally are in good shape as old as they are, but some have significant growth. A few small monuments provide interesting historical context. Lots of weeds in the grass, but overall, cemetery is well maintained, which I...

This is a wonderful place to go and learn the history of times gone by. I walk by the headstones and see all the young men that that lost their lives defending our great country. As I read the names I try to imagine what they had to endure and the families they left behind. They were so young. They also have wonderful walking trails. My husband and I started walking there a while back. The trees are beautiful to look at. I enjoy the up close look at the cannons. As a veteran myself it's interesting to see the cannons. If you stand quietly you can almost hear the battle cries and see the men fighting. Great place to visit and see a...

Beautiful Cemetery!

But don’t park here if you plan on walking any where in the rest of the battlefield area. According to the park ranger they think people park there and commute… even if you have out of state plates and park there around 4:30 pm.

They also close the gates to the cemetery at 5 pm and have no signs...