Tennessean

Remembering the battle of Nashville in the Civil War fought 160 years ago

On Dec. 15, 1864 — 160 years ago today — the Battle of Nashville began. Just weeks after his defeats at Spring Hill and Franklin, Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood again tried to take his Army of ...
Tennessean

$8.5 million makeover of Carter House Civil War site in Franklin starts soon

The Carter House, a historic farm built in 1830 that landed at the center of the Battle of Franklin, is getting an $8.5 million makeover with a new visitor's center. A groundbreaking event will be ...
WKRN-TV

Battle of Franklin Trust resurrecting the past while preserving Battle of Franklin site

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) —Williamson County is a place layered with history and the Battle of Franklin Trust is both resurrecting the past and while preserving the past. “You sit here and go on my ...
WKRN-TV

Historic Civil War-era battlefield to be preserved in Spring Hill

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — A historic battlefield in Spring Hill will be preserved forever, once the Battle of Franklin Trust closes on the property on Tuesday. The 11 acres of land were home to the ...
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Must-see historic landmarks in Tennessee: Discover the rich history of the Volunteer State

If you’re planning a trip to Tennessee, you won’t want to miss the state’s many must-see historic landmarks. From Civil War battlefields to music studios that launched the careers of some of the ...