The May 2026 newsletter of the Battle of Nashville Trust highlights a major new era in battlefield preservation efforts while also featuring the latest news, programs, and historical articles from across Middle Tennessee’s Civil War community.
This month’s lead story announces significant organizational and leadership changes designed to strengthen BONT’s mission to preserve endangered battlefield land. Bobby Whitson has transitioned into the newly created Executive Director position, with Brad Gericke elected President and Brandon Hulette Vice President. The new structure is aimed at accelerating preservation, fundraising, education, and public outreach efforts as development pressures continue across Nashville.
The newsletter also includes a link to the latest Nashville Civil War Roundtable newsletter and information on the May 19 NCWRT meeting at Fort Negley, featuring author S. Scott Anderson presenting “The Scott Boys From East Tennessee,” a story of divided loyalties and family tragedy during the Civil War.
Featured articles this month include John Banks’ account of the public execution of Private Julius Milika on Granny White Pike, Casey Gillespie’s look at “Belle Meade and the Battle of Nashville,” and another John Banks feature examining lesser-known skirmishes around Nashville during the war.