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10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 10:57

Stones River National Battlefield Seeks Public Comments on Trail Plan

News Release Date:
October 10, 2024

Contact:Josh Clemons, 615-893-9501

Contact:Jim Lewis, 615-907-9270

Murfreesboro, Tennessee - Stones River National battlefield is seeking public comment on its plan to enhance the accessibility, extent, and connectivity of park trails. The Trail Plan will guide management and development of the park's trail system for the next 10-20 years.

The public is invited to view the preliminary plans and share their insights from 6-8 PM on Friday October 25, 2024 at the park visitor center (3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129) and from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday October 26, 2024 at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County (225 West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130). The planning team will share a brief synopsis of the planning process to date when each session starts.

Those wishing to view and comment on plans virtually, should contact the park at [email protected]. We will email you a copy of the plans along with instructions for submitting your comments.

Those attending the October 25th session should use the visitor center parking lot gate on Old Nashville Highway to enter the park. The tour road and Thompson Lane gates will be closed at 5 PM.

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