On January 21, 1864 Union scouts with Brig. Gen. James Spears reported that Confederate forces advancing from Blain’s Crossroads had crossed the Holston River near Strawberry Plains and formed a mile-long skirmish line. Also see “Dandridge.”
Little Harpeth River
After capturing the Union garrison at Brentwood, Confederate cavalry forces commanded by Brig. Gen. Nathan Forrest forced the surrender of