Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority are regulations specific to Stones River National Battlefield. These regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations ("36 CFR").

A copy of a signed Superintendent's Compendium is available by request:
3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
 

Introduction

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONSTITLE 36, CHAPTER I

Compendium of Designations, Closures, Request Requirements and Other Restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent.

In accordance with applicable law and policy, and pursuant to the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I (“36 CFR”), the following compendium actions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield. This document is the written compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, as required by 36 CFR 1.7(b). Violating any provision in this Compendium may result in criminal penalties under 36 CFR 1.3. 

The compendium actions in this document apply in addition to all other laws that apply to lands and waters administered by the NPS within the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield. These include: 

  • Regulations in 36 CFR and other CFR titles such as Title 43, which contains regulations that apply on public lands administered by the Department of the Interior. The current version of the CFR can be found at www.ecfr.gov. Click on “Title 36” and then “Chapter 1” to access 36 CFR. 

  • Statutes codified in U.S. Code, in particular provisions in Titles 16 and 54. 

This Compendium is organized by the sections in 36 CFR that give the Superintendent discretionary authority to take the compendium action. Written determinations that explain why each compendium action is necessary appear in this document in italicized print. 

Please contact us you have questions about the Superintendent’s Compendium. 

Updated and signed September 18, 2025

                                                                     

 

36 CFR- Part 12 – National Cemetery Regulations

 
Aerial view of half-moon parking lot with two blue rectangles on left side with text designating them as gathering areas.
Appendix A: Public Gathering Area 1 is located west of the visitor center parking area. Public Gathering Area 2 is located southwest of the visitor center parking area separated by a paved footpath.

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Appendix A: map of Public Gathering Areas.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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