Mount Olivet Cemetery (Nashville, Tennessee)
Mount Olivet has been continuously operated since its initial establishment in 1856. It serves as the final resting place for many of Middle Tennessee’s political and business leaders, including several former governors of Tennessee, U.S. Senators, and U.S. Congressional Representatives. Additionally, “Confederate Circle” honors many who served on the Confederate side in the American Civil War. About 1,500 soldiers are buried there.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (Georgia, Tennessee)
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to the deep south. The Confederate’s were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September, but renewed fighting in Chattanooga in November gave Union troops final control. The 5,200 acre Chickamauga Battlefield, scene of the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War, contains numerous monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits, and trails. The 3,000 acre Lookout Mountain Battlefield contains monuments, historical markers, trails, and scenic vistas.
Amy recommends the Chickamauga Battlefield: “I’ve been to this place after dark and I can’t explain the rush I get when I go there. I feel like someone is watching me and a feeling of great despair comes over me. I absolutely love it!”