Today, one can step back in time to several historic sites filled with Civil War history in Rutherford County. Located in the exact geographic center of the state, Rutherford County is just minutes southeast of Nashville on Interstate 24.

To experience life on the battlefield, one can visit Stones River National Battlefield located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This 600-acre national park and cemetery is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who fought and died at this crucial Civil War battle. Living history demonstrations are presented throughout the year. In Smyrna, Tennessee, visitors can tour the Sam Davis Home and Museum, where they will learn about the life of Sam Davis, "Boy Hero of the Confederacy." The home built in 1820, rests on 168-acres of farmland on the banks of Stewarts Creek. The compelling story of Sam Davis is one you will not soon forget.

In Murfreesboro stands the stately Oaklands Historic House Museum. This elegant mansion was once the center of a 1500-acre plantation and the largest plantation in Rutherford County at the time of the Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate armies camped at Oaklands during the Civil War. This nationally registered, historic landmark reflects a time of prosperity in the Old South, as well as the hardships suffered during the Civil War.