Stones River at Thompson Lane Trailhead

Take W. Main, then right on Broad Street (US 41/70S); turn right on North Thompson Lane/ TN-268 (3.70 miles)

Stones River is a major tributary of the Cumberland River and was named for explorer Uriah Stone in 1767. The river is the county’s primary water source and was the main route for early settlement. Mills once found along the river served every community, producing corn meal and flour as well as timber. The battle of Stones River, one of the Civil War’s bloodiest, is interpreted at Stones River National Battlefield. Walking or biking the Stones River Greenway is an excellent way to explore this natural and historic resource.