The two-sided marker is located along the Public Square in downtown Franklin. As with many of the…read moremarkers in Tennessee, it points out some of the Civil War history that happened through here as various battles took place and armies passed through. On the front of the marker, it reads, "Franklin Public Square During The Battle. At dawn on November 30, 1864, the Federal army under Maj Gen John M Schofield began streaming into Franklin after marching from Spring Hill in pitch darkness. The wagon bridges over the Harpeth River were out. Schofield ordered the intact railroad bridge planked over and temporary bridges built. All morning long, the Federal train of an estimated 800 wagons and 3,500 draft animals were coming into Franklin and jamming this Square, every side street, alley and woodlot. By noon, just as the last Federal wagon came past the Carter House, the bridges were ready and the wagon train began untangling itself. As the Confederate Army, commanded by Lt Gen John B Hood, began their assault at 4:00 PM, the entire Federal wagon train was safely across the river and the Federal army was waiting for darkness to conceal their planned retreat to Nashville." On the reverse, "U.S. Model 1841 6-Pounder Field Guns. In 1908, the U.S. War Dept. loaned the four bronze gun tubes on the Square to Franklin. The N.P. Ames Co. and Cyrus Alger & Co. in Mass. cast the guns between 1847 and 1861. These guns were among the last to display the decorative features found on early artillery pieces. Widely used during the Mexican War, they were considered obsolete by the onset of the Civil War. Effective range was 1,500 yards. Usually smoothbore, these four guns were rifled at some point during their service. Each gun tube, weighing 884 lbs., was mounted on a No. 1 Field Carriage that requires a six-horse team. In 2014, the cannons were transferred from concrete stands to replica gun carriages using grants from the Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Wars Commission, the City of Franklin and donations from civic organizations, local businesses and citizens." It is helpful to have the field guns to better appreciate what it must have been like. There is street parking all around plus stores and restaurants and a really nice hotel. [Review 2009 of 2024 - 540 in Tennessee - 23031 overall]

I really wanted to see the first settlement that became Nashville, Tennessee where I could relive…read morehistory through spending time in the replica of the historic fort alongside the Cumberland River. I am a fan of museums and history. However, that was not bound to happen because a chain link fence closed off Fort Nashborough to the public. Whether this was on account of the Indepence Day celebration that was taking place a couple of days later or something else, I only got to see it walking from 1st Avenue. Due to the fact that the only person in the vicinity of the fenced off Fort Nashborough was an unhoused man, I felt uncomfortable spending time by the historic site, and walked briskly to a more populated area. This was my experience seeing Fort Nashborough.

The Fort is comprised of replica buildings representing an early settlement. It's located right…read morenext to the Cumberland River, across from Nissan Stadium. The signs explaining everything are so worn and weathered that you can't even read them! And the area is overrun with homeless people, at all hours of the day. I wanted to walk among the structures but couldn't due to the homeless being there. It was sad.

This marker is located at an entrance to the Collins' Farm Historical Park and points out one of…read morethe battles from the Civil War. The Nashville battlefields were some of the most intense outside of the Virginia/Maryland area and this marker points out some of that history. The marker reads, "Confederate Regiments from Brig. Gen. Thomas Scott's, Brig. Gen. John Adams', and Brig. Gen. Winfield Featherstons's Brigades of Maj. Gen. William Loring's Division advanced under artillery fire through this northwestern parcel of Carnton across the Nashville and Decatur Railroad tracks to face Osage Orange abatis and entrenched Federal Forces equipped, in part, with repeating rifles. The troops made the final 60 yards with fixed bayonets to face withering rifle fire that "swept our ranks like hail." To escape the enfilading rifle fire, survivors fell back to the ravine on Carnton, still under artillery fire. Wheeling his troops west, reportedly, Gen. Adams rode into this ravine, his horse nearly stepping on Cpl. Joseph Thompson, 35th Alabama, wounded by cannon shot." The first paragraph of the nearby caption reads, "In September 1864, after Union Gen. William T. Sherman defeated Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood at Atlanta, Hood led the Army of Tennessee northwest against Sherman's supply lines. Rather than contest Sherman's "March to the Sea," Hood moved north into Tennessee. Gen. John M. Schofield, detached from Sherman's army, delayed Hood at Columbia and Spring Hill before falling back to Franklin. The bloodbath here on November 30 crippled the Confederates, but they followed Schofield to the outskirts of Nashville and Union Gen. George H. Thomas's strong defenses. Hood's campaign ended when Thomas crushed his army on December 15-16." Agree or disagree with the reasoning behind the Civil War, there is certainly no doubt that these men fought valiantly and that sacrifice should be remembered. [Review 20064 overall - 420 in Tennessee - 1040 of 2023.]

Our visit to War Memorial Plaza was truly memorable. This beautiful historical space in downtown…read moreNashville honors the service and sacrifice of Tennessee's veterans with dignity and grace, surrounded by powerful monuments and stunning architecture. The thoughtful layout, with plaques and memorials you can walk around and reflect on, makes it both a peaceful place to learn and a meaningful stop during a city visit.

War memorial plaza is a downtown nashville Tennessee plaza and commercial building area that…read morefeatures several cool sculptures, statues and monuments. A very lovely place to walk around or sit around in relax in busy downtown nashville filled with lots of history and cool things to check out. Overall a really nice plaza and well done by the designers and all the artists who make up the plaza.

Nashville is much more than country music. It is a City that is also filled with parks, public art,…read morearchitecture, and landmarks. A remarkable example of Nashville is the Nashville Symphony Statue. I got to see quite a bit of it on my vacation. I did not have to go out of my way to see it. It stands in the heart of Nashville across from the Walk of Fame Park, a block north from the Country Music Hall of Fame, a block south of Broadway, and along the Symphony Place approach to the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in the shadow of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The first time I set eyes on it was walking to and from the pedestrian bridge. The last time was on a casual Downtown Nashville walk. The Nashville Symphony Statue is a classic bowl fountain starring a male and female musician. Welcoming people to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, It's as if they are saying, "Nashville is more than Country Music." In the zenith of the hot and humid summer, the water, especially on June 29 looked so refreshing and made me want to jump in a pool. The water was likewise esthetically inviting for photography. It was one of many Nashville attractions that I used to test out my Pixel 8A camera. The photo opportunities here are remarkable. Looking to the east, the Nashville Symphony Statue fronts the symphony hall and Pinnacle Tower with the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in the distance. This provides a contrast of modern and classic architecture. Looking to the North, the male and female musician statues seem to be pointing up at the majestic AT&T "Batman Building." And looking southwest, it forms a centerpiece between the Symphony Center, and Country Music Hall of Fame. From the Walk of Fame gardens, creative photographers can capture the statue standing above a flower base. So, most of my time with the Nashville Symphony Statue was picture taking. On another note, it is a short walk down Forth Avenue to the Recording Angel Statue at the southwest corner of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. I give the Nashville Symphony Statue four stars. It is one of several attractions that prove that Nashville is much more than country music.

My buddy Joe and I went walking and came across The Nashville Symphony Statue Fountain. It is a…read morebeautiful and peaceful gem tucked right by the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The graceful statues and dancing water create such an elegant, almost magical atmosphere it instantly makes you slow down and take it all in. During the day, the fountain sparkles in the sun and offers a lovely spot to rest or snap a photo, and in the evening the lighting gives it a serene, almost cinematic feel. It was a great moment for us

We stopped at the Mud Tavern Historical Marker in Nashville over Labor Day weekend while I was in…read moretown with some friends for a football game. We had some time between everything we had planned for the weekend, so we decided to get out and explore some of the lesser known historical spots around Nashville. I thought the story behind Mud Tavern was really interesting. The community developed around the crossroads of the Elm Hill and McGavock Turnpikes, and the name came from an old mud and log inn where travelers could stop for food and rest. Over the years, the area grew into a real community with a railroad stop, schools, a post office, and a general store. What I liked about this stop is that it gives you a glimpse into what this part of Nashville was like long before all of the modern development that surrounds it today. It is pretty interesting to stand there and think about travelers stopping at an old tavern and an entire community eventually growing around that location. It was a quick stop during our Nashville weekend, but that is what made exploring with my friends so much fun. We were in town for a football game, but we also wanted to see some of the history and different parts of the city that you might miss if you only stick to the usual Nashville attractions. Definitely worth stopping for a few minutes if you enjoy historical markers and local history. It is a small stop, but there is a surprisingly interesting story behind the name and the community that once existed here.

Just off I-40 on Elm Hill Pike is this marker at the side of the road. It reads…read more.. The Mud Tavern Community developed around the crossroads of the Elm Hill and McGavock Turnpikes. The name derives from the mud and log inn at the crossroads where early 19th century travelers found rest and refreshment. Mud Tavern later became a lively rural community, with a railway stop, schools, post office, and general store, which thrived until overtaken by 20th century commercial development. Kind of a bummer to see ages past and the way things used to be.

If you love history it should be on your list. A casual walk through the area to appreciate…read morehistory. While there were a lot of homeless in the area you are still able to enjoy the history.

While I'm about as Yankee as they come, I do understand that there's a certain appeal about the…read moreSouth and the Confederacy that's more than just what many people think. And so I believe that there is nothing wrong with honoring people who fought and died valiantly and with honor. That's what this monument is about. Located in the middle of a two-lane traffic circle on Main Street in Franklin, this Confederate soldier, like many of these monuments, faces south with his back to the Union. He is "protected" by four cannon facing in each direction. And the caption reads that he was erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1899. It is a nice monument and a fitting tribute.

The marker is in front of a closed and locked park. Behind the lock, the history of this area that…read morepredates the Colonial Era. I opted not to trespass though you could park in front of the locked gate and explore. The marker reads, "Once five significant mounds marked the site of an ancient Indian village here. The mounds were between Little Harpeth River and a branch of the Boiling Spring. When the four burial mounds were excavated in 1895 and again in 1920 artifacts were found dating back to the Mississippian period of indian culture in Tennessee. Relics from the second excavation were placed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The ceremonial mound by Boiling Spring Academy was left undisturbed." The marker was erected in 1977 by The Brentwood Rotary Club. [Review 1224 of 2024 - 538 in Tennessee - 22247 overall]