New Marker Dedicated Near Site of Compton-Burton House Which Had Close Ties With the Battle of Nashville
The historic Compton-Burton House, which was involved in both days of the Battle of Nashville in multiple ways including its connection with Col. William Shy, was commemorated on Oct. 8, 2025, with a Metro Nashville Historical Commission historical marker in a dedication ceremony held near the original site of the house. The original request for […]
Metro Historical Marker, Honoring U.S. Colored Troops in the Battle of Nashville, Damaged and Removed
A Metro Historical Commission historical marker honoring the role of United States Colored Troops (USCT) in the Battle of Nashville has been heavily damaged and will have to be removed and replaced with a new sign. The damage was reported by WKRN-TV Chan. 2 News, noting that the cause of the damage is currently unknown. […]
Monument Dedicated on Shy’s Hill to Commemorate 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Representatives of both the “114th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Reactivated” and the Battle of Nashville Trust (BONT) formally dedicated placement of a granite monument on Shy’s Hill on Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of the men of the 114th Illinois who took part in the assault of the Hill on Dec. 16, 1864. Pictured above, […]