https://www.nps.gov/stri News releases from Stones River National Battlefield. en-us https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/roadclosure.htm Mon, 04 May 2026 09:40:00 EST Beginning May 11, Stones River National Battlefield will implement intermittent road closures to support a utility improvement project by Middle Tennessee Electric.  https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/roadclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/lytleworkshop.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:44:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield employees and community partners learned preservation and maintenance skills while working in historic Lytle Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/lytleworkshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/centennial_logo_2026-03-03.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:53:00 EST On March 3, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield will officially launch a limited-time centennial logo to mark the battlefield’s 100th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/centennial_logo_2026-03-03.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/prescribed_fire_20260228.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:56:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/prescribed_fire_20260228.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/weather2026-01-23.htm Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:01:00 EST Park closed on Saturday January 24 due to forecast of dangerous winter weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/weather2026-01-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/servicesacrificenews.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:09:00 EST Stories of Service and Sacrifice is an America 250 initiative highlighting 250 veterans buried in Stones River National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/servicesacrificenews.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/163rd.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 EST Talks, walks, tours and demonstrations highlighting the events that took place on the battlefield 163 years ago. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/163rd.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waa2025.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:24:00 EST Remember, honor, and teach by placing wreaths at the graves of those who served our nation in its armed forces. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waa2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vsestri2025.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:38:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield and other National Park Service sites support local economies. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vsestri2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mboronpld2025.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:52:00 EST Join thousands of volunteers across the nation for a day dedicated to preserving our public lands! https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mboronpld2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/srncalign2025.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 EST Stones River National Cemetery is embarking on a years-long project to raise, straighten and align more than 7,000 historic headstones. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/srncalign2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/memday2025.htm Thu, 08 May 2025 08:34:00 EST Join us for Memorial Day events set for May 24-26, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/memday2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/snowdelay2024-02-19.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:05:00 EST The park visitor center and parking area will open late to allow staff time to address winter weather hazards. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/snowdelay2024-02-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosurejan2025.htm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:31:00 EST Park closed dues to forecasted snowfall and hazardous driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosurejan2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/strisupt2024-12.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:36:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Benjamin Hayes as the new superintendent for Stones River National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/strisupt2024-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/trailplanpublic.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:46:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield is seeking public comment on its Trail Plan. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/trailplanpublic.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/onhpaving2024.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:07:00 EST Repaving operations on Old Nashville Highway may cause some delays and closures on July 26 & 29, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/onhpaving2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/memorialday2024.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 11:52:00 EST Join us in remembering and honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans who fought for our nation on May 25-7, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/memorialday2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2024.htm Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:04:00 EST National Park Service staff plan to burn about 148 acres of fields in Stones River National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waterleak.htm Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:14:00 EST Our visitor center will have no water service until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waterleak.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosure2024-01-16.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:49:00 EST Due to hazardous road conditions and predicted sub-freezing temperatures, Stones River National Battlefield will be closed on Tuesday January 16, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosure2024-01-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosure2024-01-15.htm Sun, 14 Jan 2024 06:38:00 EST Due to a winter storm warning predicting snow accumulations of 3-6 inches and hazardous road conditions, the park will be closed on Monday January 15, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/winterclosure2024-01-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vclobbyclosed.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:45:00 EST The Stones River National Battlefield visitor center Lobby, museum and store will be closed January 16-18, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vclobbyclosed.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vcpainting2024.htm Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:10:00 EST Beginning on January 9, 2024, visitors should expect reduced visitor services including closures of the museum galleries and orientation film while contractors repaint and re-carpet our visitor center. This interruption may last 4-6 weeks. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vcpainting2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waa2023.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:59:00 EST Help us remember the service and sacrifices of the veterans buried in Stones River National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/waa2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/strivse2022.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:29:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield adds $40.1 million dollars to the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/strivse2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vcaccess_1.htm Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:33:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield announces restored access to its visitor center, museum and book store. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vcaccess_1.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/restoreaccess_tourroad.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 02:00:00 EST Motor vehicle access to all park sites restored. Visitor center and restrooms remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/restoreaccess_tourroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/stones-river-national-battlefield-begins-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm Fri, 01 May 2020 04:58:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/stones-river-national-battlefield-begins-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/stri_covid19_closure.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:29:00 EST Park closed to the public in support of Tennessee Governor's Executive Order 23. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/stri_covid19_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vc-covid19-3-18-20.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:20:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vc-covid19-3-18-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vchours.htm Tue, 09 May 2017 08:06:00 EST Beginning Monday, May 22, the Stones River National Battlefield visitor center will open to the public at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. daily. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vchours.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vse2016.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:37:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield and other national parks make a valuable contribution to their local economies. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/vse2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm Sun, 03 Apr 2016 12:24:00 EST Explore Stones River National Battlefield through several fun activities. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/supt2016.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:40:00 EST Brenda M. Waters is set to become the new Superintendent at Stones River National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/supt2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/parkday2014.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:40:00 EST Join volunteers across the nation as the work to preserve our most treasured Civil War sites. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/parkday2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2014a.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:02:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield reports the successful burning of 170 acres. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2014a.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2014.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:27:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield plans to use prescribed fire to manage its landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/pfire2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/livguns.htm Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:09:00 EST Living history and ranger programs that shed light on civilian experiences after the Battle of Stones River. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/livguns.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mcgavockc2a.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:45:00 EST Nearly 600 students visited Stones River National Battlefield from October 16-19, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mcgavockc2a.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mcgavock2011.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:05:00 EST Stones River National Battlefield and McGavock Comprehensive High School have partnered to show students the wonders of national parks. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/mcgavock2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/refire2011.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Park staff plan to burn about 100 acres by the end of March 2011. https://www.nps.gov/stri/learn/news/refire2011.htm