On November 14, 1863 the Confederate cavalry of Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler routed the 11 th Kentucky Cavalry (USA) encamped at Maryville capturing most of the Federal troopers. Also, see skirmish at Rockville.
Charleston and Calhoun
On December 28, 1863 Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler attacked a Union wagon train on the Hiwassee