Watauga River
April 26, 1864 – Skirmish across the Watauga River, above Greeneville and partial destruction of bridge
Preserving America’s Battlefields in Tennessee since 1994
Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee.
What we do
Volunteers and Civil War professionals to help preserve and interpret battlefields and lesser-known sites.
Our board and members work to preserve these special places for the present and future generations.
Our Three Star tours and Preservation tours provide educational opportunities such as walking in the footsteps of soldiers. These tours take us to fascinating and lesser – known Civil War sites in Tennessee.
TCWPA was founded in 1994 by preservationist and historians to preserve, interpret, and save America’s Civil War battlefields in Tennessee. Thanks to the dedication and support of our members and volunteers, TCWPA continues to fulfill our mission. These important places are part of Tennessee’s national heritage and our Civil War story.
This new interactive map will give visitors an opportunity to explore the history of each of the 122+ battlefields as described in the assessments. Walk in the path’s of soldiers as they tell the story of Tennessee’s important role in the Civil War. Click the interactive map below or select one of the Battlefield Assessments to the right to learn more details about Tennessee’s Civil War battlefields.
April 26, 1864 – Skirmish across the Watauga River, above Greeneville and partial destruction of bridge
Report of Maj. Cornelius Byington, Second Michigan Infantry. HDQRS. SECOND MICHIGAN INFANTRY, Knoxville, Tenn., November 22,
On February 11-16, 1862 combined Union army and naval forces of Brig. Gen. U.S. Grant and Flag
December 22, 1862 – Skirmish near Middleburg No circumstantial reports filed. GRAND JUNCTION, December 22, [1862.]
The Statewide Preservation Plan continues to be the highest priority project for TCWPA. We are grateful for the work of our all-volunteer planning team headed by board member Mike Countess who has led the effort to gather and assess site data to characterize the 122+ battlefields’ current condition and opportunities for preservation and interpretation. The plan is positioned to be updated on a periodic basis going forward. Working with consultant Joe Brent, team members also revised assessments and annotated the master list of battlefields to include determinations of potential National Register eligibility. Ongoing efforts include the utilization of social media to communicate with members and others to obtain information about the battlefields. This input will help TCWPA build an “information library” and guide strategic direction for the Preservation Plan.
Become part of a statewide community of battlefield preservationists who together can most effectively protect Tennessee’s most hallowed ground. Help TCWPA identify and recognize Tennessee’s most important battlefield sites and raise funds for their protection.
Help TCWPA identify and recognize Tennessee’s most important battlefield sites and raise funds for their protection.
Join our volunteers who help implement our programs or join the leadership team and help guide TCWPA’s statewide efforts.
Support TCWPA’s efforts to build collaborative strategies with other organizations and agencies to preserve battlefield sites.
