Stones River National Battlefield

Sara Pollard had planned to lead this 3.6-mile loop hike but was only able to hike the first mile after getting everyone signed in. She had a previous engagement and Tony Jones agreed to lead the hike for her. The trail is flat and there are several signs to read about the history of the battlefield where the Union and the Confederacy battled for control of the road and railroad connecting Nashville and states to the south. Hikers were Susan Banner, Tammy Gross, Tony Jones and Jay Legenhausen. 

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Stones River National Battlefield

We had nine people come out for the Stones River Battlefield hike this past Saturday. Jay Brain (new member), Ann Ford, Nabil Wakid, Bob Goodwin, Sandra Parker, Jan Safavi, Joan Bently, Colleen Mathis (out of town visitor), and Jennifer Zahn. We had perfect 71 degree weather to hike the 3 plus mile Boundary Trail. This trail winds through the wooded part of the battlefield, so we enjoyed the lush green foliage and saw numerous wild flowers. A good time was had by all.

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Stones River Battlefield - Anna

Our Stones River Battlefield Narrated Hike by Jim Schroeder brought out 28 hikers for a beautiful sunny winter day of history and exercise.  Jim did a fantastic job making the battle alive for all of us. He has been a volunteer at the battlefield for 20 years and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the people and events of that two day atrocity. I was too busy listening to Jim’s narrative to take many pictures. Probably none of us  on this hike will ever look at this hallowed ground in the same way. 

Afterwards some of us enjoyed a good meal and stimulating conversation at Logan’s Roadhouse on Broad Street. Thanks to Jim for his presentation and to all for the great turn-out! Anna Bertram

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