DAY TRIP · 45 MINUTES FROM NASHVILLE · CHECKED NOV 1

Murfreesboro and Stones River: a day trip from Nashville

Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro offers a museum, a self-guided battlefield tour and trails.

What to know

A Civil War battlefield with a museum, trails and a greenway in Murfreesboro.

  • NPS says to allow about two hours for the museum and the self-guided battlefield tour
  • Ranger programs and living history demonstrations are listed on the park calendar
  • The Murfreesboro Greenway connects to parts of the battlefield on foot or bike

Frequently asked questions

Where is Stones River National Battlefield?

3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (the NPS page lists 615-893-9501).

How long should I allow?

The National Park Service says to allow about two hours to see the museum and take the self-guided battlefield tour.