The February 2026 Battle of Nashville Trust newsletter includes important updates on preservation efforts, upcoming programs, and ways to stay involved, with special emphasis on BONT’s call for members to send their requests to relevant Tennessee governmental officials to maintain funding for battlefield preservation.
Most importantly, the newsletter calls on members and supporters to contact Gov. Bill Lee and legislators in support of continued funding for the Tennessee Civil War Sites Preservation Fund, which plays a vital role in preserving threatened battlefield land across Tennessee. A prepared support letter is provided to make participation simple and effective. It can be used verbatim or customized. Please help us encourage Tennessee to keep this program fully funded.
Additional highlights include a message from BONT President Bobby Whitson, details on the February 10 Nashville Civil War Roundtable program at Fort Negley, news of an upcoming lecture on Black Civil War surgeons at Belmont Mansion, preservation updates, and membership renewal information.