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The STFB Newsletter provides the latest in local Preservation and Civil War news as well as upcoming events. 

All Newsletters include our President's message, News in Review, New & Renewing members, and interesting Civil War history tidbits.

It's published monthly and is mailed to all members. 

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Current Newsletter

January 2012 Loring's Advance Tour scheduled for February-March TBA, A Gift Remembering Lynn Owens, Fort Granger “Park Day” Saturday March 31, 2012 8AM - 12 Noon, Heading Back Home: The Story of Franklin’s Unknown Soldier DVD Now Available

Newsletter Archive

December 2011 STFB Annual Meeting Held at St. Paul's Otey Hall, Fund Raising for Loring's Advance Underway, Civil War Show Dec 4-5 Well Attended

November 2011 Civil War Trust Signs Purchase Deal on Loring's Advance Parcel, Mike Kent Civil War Show December 3-4, Franklin Illumination set for 4PM - November 30, 2011

October 2011  First Ever Tour of Loring's Advance set for Saturday Nov 5 - 10:00 AM, STFB Annual meeting & Dinner Thursday, November 17, Franklin Illumination set for 4PM - November 30, 2011.

September 2011  Dedication of the Old Harpeth River Bridge Historical Marker, Battle of Franklin Annual Memorial Illumination Set For November 30, 2011, Schedule Now Set For The 147th Civil War Re-enactment, Belmont Mansion hosts Civil War Symposium Nov 11 & 12, 2011

August 2011  Sesquicentennial Signature Event "Civil War in the Borderland" Tuesday – Wednesday, Sept 6-7, 2011, Battle of Franklin 147th Re-enactment Saturday & Sunday October 15-16 Reminder to Register, Bill Heyd Joins the STFB Board,  STFB Annual Meeting Set for November 17, 2011, The Old Harpeth River Bridge Historical Marker Dedication 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011, The Willow Plunge Property Has Been Sold, The Eighth Battle of Franklin Descendants’ Reunion Sept 30- Oct 2, 2011.

July 2011  Parks Service Funding for Loring's Advance Is Approved, United Kingdom CWRT Pledges for Loring's Advance Purchase, Eyewitnesses at the Battle of Perryville Now Available At STFB Web Site, Franklin CWRT To Change Venue August 14th.

June 2011  “Lee and the Retreat from Gettysburg” Civil War Roundtable July 10 3:00 PM, STFB Advisory Board Tours Loring's Advance, Bobby Hargrove Recognized with Robert Ragland Preservation Award, 147th Battle of Franklin October 15-16, 2011 Reminder to Register.

April 2011 147th Battle of Franklin October 15 – 16, 2011 Reminder to Register,  Arbor Day & Fort Granger Tour, Visiting Downtown Franklin? There’s an App 4 That.

The 'News in Review' section  includes a summary of a Tennessean article on progress of our Franklin battlefield land acquisition.  Click on link below to read the full article.

Desire for tranquility saved battlefield land, Tennessean April 14, 2011

March 2011 147th Battle of Franklin Oct 14-16, 2011 Reminder to Register, The Official Civil War Sesquicentennial License Plate Project needs your help, Franklin Civil War Round Table to challenge General Hood history, April 10 - 3PM.

February 2011 "The Role of Flags in the Civil War" Thursday Feb 24, STFB Land Acquisition Update, Reenactment - 147th Franklin - Oct 14-16, 2011 Registration is up & Live.

January 2011 147th Battle of Franklin October 14-16 2011, Thomas R. Flagel - A Dynamic Speaker, Simpson Rides Once More, Civil War Show and the 9th Kentucky US Volunteers December 4&5

December 2010 STFB Annual Membership Meeting, Battle of Franklin Illumination

November 2010 STFB Annual Meeting & Dinner Thursday, December 2, 2010, Battle of Franklin Illumination Saturday November 20 Volunteers Needed and Welcome, Visit Blue & Gray Days November 19-21, Dick Simpson campaigns for Franklin in New Jersey, Civil War Show December 4-5 at Williamson County Ag Center.

October 2010 STFB Annual Meeting & Dinner Thursday, December 2, 2010, 2010 Franklin Civil War Days & 146th Anniversary Reenactment A Huge Success, Blue & Gray Days set for November 19-21, 2010, Battle of Franklin Illumination Saturday November 20 Volunteers Needed, Civil War Show December 4-5 at Williamson County Ag Center.

September 2010  CWPT and ABPP Purchase Spring Hill Battlefield Property, Roper's Knob Land is for Sale, STFB Newsletter by Email, Register Now and Attend the 146th Battle of Franklin Oct 16-17, 2010.

August 2010  Eastern Flank Loop Road Funding Approved, STFB Land Acquisition Update, Register Now 146th Battle of Franklin - October 15-17 2010, Sweet Tea Festival To Benefit Battlefield Preservation Saturday, August 28, Thompson's Station Festival Saturday, October 9, 2010 East Tennessee Preservation Conference - October 8 & 9.

July 2010  STFB Newsletter by Email, STFB Land Acquisition Update, More New Construction on BGA, Reenactment - 146th Battle of Franklin - October 15-17 2010.

June 2010  Register Now - 146th Battle of Franklin - October 15-17 2010, Eastern Flank Loop Road Update, It's Official - Civil War Sesquicentennial license plate, STFB Land Acquisition Update

May 2010  STFB Board Plans Land Acquisition, 146th Battle of Franklin October 15 – 17, 2010 Registration is now open, Eastern Flank Loop Road Ranked Top priority, Hold On, There Collins Farm House May Be Pre-War After All

April 2010  146th Battle of Franklin Oct 15-17 2010 Registration is now open, Eastern Flank Loop Road Update, Triune Earthworks Tour Saturday May 1st 2010, Unknown Soldier Burial DVD Trailer Released, STFB at Franklin's Arbor / Earth Day Event, Carnton Blue Gray Days November 19 -21.

March 2010  Earth Day - Fort Granger Tour, 10am-2PM, April 17, Park Day Scheduled for April 10, The Great Panic Being Incidents Connected with Two Weeks of the War In Tennessee by an Eyewitness, A Review of Williamson County: The Civil War as Seen through the Female Experience..

February 2010  We need your help - contact your Franklin Aldermen, Franklin's Earth Day April 17, 2010, "The Legacy of Stones River: Why they fought" Symposium Saturday March 20, Carnton Blue Gray Days November 19,20,21; Franklin Civil War Days set for Oct 15,16,17.

January 2010  Is Preservation Over in Franklin?, E-mail address update, STFB Annual Membership Meeting, STFB 2010 Officers Elected.

December 2009  145th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin November 27-30, 2009,  Battle of Franklin Illumination November 28, 2009.

November 2009  Simpson Opens Fall Campaign, 23rd Middle Tennessee Civil War Show At Tennessee State Fairgrounds December 5-6, 2009,  Illumination Volunteers Needed November 28 – 1:00 PM,  Harold J. McMurtry, STFB Past Board Member Remembered,  Battle of Thompson’s Station November 7 Tour Recap,  Civil War Days & Battle of Franklin 145th Anniversary November 28-30.

October 2009  STFB Annual Meeting and Dinner November 19, Dan Mora Rejoins STFB Board, Battle of Thompson's Station Tour -Saturday November 7, Update on Construction at Roper's Knob, 23rd Middle Tennessee Civil War Show at Fairgrounds Dec 5-6, Civil War Days Schedule November 28-30.

September 2009  Roper's Knob Update, Funeral for Franklin's Unknown Soldier, Cotton Gin Campaign Update.

August 2009  Unknown Soldier from the Franklin Battlefield, Cotton Gin Campaign Update, Volunteer Woodworkers to make Candle Blocks, Roper's Knob Update, Hold These Dates

July 2009  STFB Joins Franklins Charge for Cotton Gin Campaign, Collins Farm Marker Dedication, Roper's Knob Threat Update

June 2009  Roper's Knob Threatened, Skirmish Demonstrations June 20-21 Saturday & Sunday, Franklins Unknown Soldier- Update.

May 2009  Remains of Federal Soldier Discovered at Franklin, Central Franklin Area Plan Update Underway, Franklin to Nashville, The Last Days of the Army of Tennessee, SUVCW Flag Day Ceremony, Franklin Civil War Roundtable.

April 2009  Susquehanna CWRT Hosts Dick Simpson, Franklins Charge Seminar June 18-20, 2009, Blue and Gray Education Society Announces Dec 2-5, 2009 Battle of Franklin In-Depth Tour,  Franklin Civil War Roundtable.

March 2009  Spring Hill Battlefield Again Named Among Most Endangered, Spring Hill Battlefield Update, Park Day April 4, Your Chance to Volunteer.

February 2009  Dick Simpson Re-visits Franklin, A review of Williamson County: The Civil War As Seen Through The Female Experience Rick Warwick, Editor., James Lee McDonough to Address Franklin Civil War Round Table, Civil War Cavalry Seminar at Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville March 27th and 28th, 2009

January 2009  Franklin named one of “America’s Dozen, Distinctive Destinations”, Lotz House Opens as Civil War House Museum,  STFB Annual Membership Meeting Summary,  President Greg Wade and Board member Joe Smyth resign from STFB Board.

December 2008  Triune Fortification/Land Trust Meeting, Nashville Civil War Show, 2008 Illumination is Spectacular, Dick Simpson Closes 2008 Campaign.

November 2008  Illumination Reminder, Nashville Civil War Show, Stark County CWRT Helps STFB, STFB contributes to Carter House purchase, Franklin Civil War Round Table, STFB Tour of Harlinsdale Farm, Roper's Knob Tour Recap.

October 2008  STFB Tour of Ropers Knob Saturday October 25, Nashville Civil War Show December 6 and 7, STFB Annual Membership Meeting at Harrison House November 13, Michael Skinner named to STFB Advisory Board, Battle of Franklin Illumination November 30th, Dick Simpson Continues his Fall Campaign, Franklin Civil War Roundtable, Calendar of Upcoming Events.

September 2008  Ben Nance Joins STFB Advisory Board, STFB Tour of Ropers Knob set for Saturday October 25, Sign up now to Volunteer for the Battle of Franklin Commemorative Illumination, Franklin Civil War Roundtable meets October 12.

August 2008  Harlinsdale Farm Tour Saturday, September 20,  Civil War Trails Arrives in Franklin September 17,  STFB Tour of Ropers Knob Set for October 25,  STFB Annual Membership Meeting At Harrison House November 13.

July 2008  Exciting News from Franklin, STFB Advisory Board members named, STFB Annual Meeting November 13 at Harrison House, Franklin Civil War Roundtable, Civil War Tour of Harlinsdale Farm planned for September 20.

June 2008  Two Good Friends Move on, Harlinsdale Tour is Planned, Franklin Civil War Roundtable, October Plan For STFB Tour of Ropers Knob, STFB Annual Membership Meeting At Harrison House in November..

May 2008  John Bell Hood Historical Society Conference a Big Success, Franklin Civil War Roundtable, Rockland CWRT Gifts Franklin, Sultana Reunion a Big Success, 10% Discount for STFB Members, Dick Simpson Campaigns in Pennsylvania, Upcoming STFB Tours.

April 2008  Officers Elected for 2008, BGA Fleming Hall fate to be decided, Sesquicentennial License Plate Making Gains, TCWPA Video Previews Franklin 140 DVD, STFB sponsors Arbor Day Living History, Franklin/Williamson County Tennessee Civil War Trails Plan

March 2008  Roderick Honored, Fort Granger Tour Reminder, Sultana Descendents & Friends Meet in Franklin April 25-26, Robert E. Lee CWRT Makes Gift for Dick Simpson's Efforts, Local Discussion Group, SCV Camp #59 Donates to Franklin Preservation.

February 2008  Fort Granger Tour scheduled for April 2008, Sultana Descendents to meet in Franklin, John Bell Hood Conference, Franklin Symposium "Fighting for the Heartland".

January 2008  Ft. Negley Visitor Center opens, John Bell Hood Society Conference & Tours, Landmark Bookstore Civil War Group, Civil War Sesquicentennial License Plate Underway

December 2007  Dick Simpson Campaigns On....The Central Delaware CWRT Donates $350, Triune Earthworks Tour, Tennessee Valley CWRT Aids Franklin Battlefield, Nashville Civil War Show Dec 1-2, Valley Corps Confederate Volunteers Makes Gift to STFB

November 2007 143 Anniversary of The Battle of Franklin,  Incident at Fort Granger, Carter House Visitor Center Kick-Off November 30, An Evening with Mort Kunstler, Jacobson Addresses 2007 STFB Annual Membership Meeting, Sam Huffman - 2007 Recipient of the Tennie Pinkerton Dozier Award

October 2007 Annual Meeting at Ferguson Hall, Tour of Triune Reminder, An Evening with Mort Kunstler, Civil War Show & Sale, Eyewitnesses at the Battle of Perryville.

September 2007 Mark Your Calendars For Triune Redux!, STFB Annual Meeting Announcement, New Friends In Sumter, SC Aid Franklin’s Battlefield, Monthly Discussion Group.

August 2007 Collins Farm Sale is Finalized, Mark Your Calendars - STFB Annual Meeting November 15, Carter House Descendent's Reunion - October 19-21 2007, STFB Website Redesign.

July 2007 Tennessee Promises Nearly $1 Million to Eastern Flank, North Worchester County CWRT Aids Franklin Preservation, Michigan College Group Tours Battle of Franklin Sites, Dick Simpson Campaigns Out East 

June 2007  Thompson's Station Battlefield News, County schools' central office won't be relocating to old BGA campus,  Simpson Strikes Again & Enlists Ron Young, K Co 19th Virginia Vol Inf Donates to Franklin, Quick Notes

May 2007  STFB Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Collins Farm, Special STFB Symposium Rate, A Sad Passing...

April 2007  Franklin Symposium Update "Why Franklin Matters, Pulitzer Award Author to Speak, New Book about the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, Simpson Teams with Pennsylvania CWRT, Mark your Calendars - Night at Negley

March 2007  Franklin Symposium Update, Battlefield Faces New Development, Statewide Preservation Conference, Thompson's Station Battlefield News, Special Donation, Collins Farm Workday, Fort Granger Tour Scheduled, Eastern Flank Tour Report, County Schools Office not relocating to old BGA campus.

February 2007  Franklin Symposium Update, Franklin's Eastern Flank Park Moves Forward, Carter House announces new Facilities, New STFB Marker At CSX Liberty Pike Underpass.

January 2007  Battle of Franklin Symposium Preview, Special Donation, Civil War Round Table Contributions, BoF Self Guided Driving Tour Map.

December 2006  142nd BoF Anniversary Review, BoF Symposium Announcement, Carter House Acquisition, Special Donations, TCWPA Flag Ceremony, BoF Driving Tour map, Civil War Show

November 2006  Annual Meeting Preview, 142nd BoF Anniversary Preview, Eastern Flank Progress

October 2006  Annual Meeting Preview, 142nd BoF Anniversary Preview, Special Donation

September 2006  142nd BoF Anniversary Preview, Franklin Visitors, Annual Meeting Announcement, Special Donation

August 2006  Eastern Flank Tour Preview