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Spring Hill was the prelude to the Battle of Franklin. On the night of Nov 28, 1864, Gen. John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee marched toward Spring Hill to get astride Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield’s Union army’s life line. Cavalry skirmishing between Brig. Gen. James H. Wilson’s Union cavalry and Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Confederate troopers continued throughout the day as the Confederates advanced. On Nov 29, Hood’s infantry crossed Duck River and converged on Spring Hill. In the meantime, Maj. Gen. Schofield reinforced the troops holding the crossroads at Spring Hill. In late afternoon, the Federals repulsed a piecemeal Confederate infantry attack. During the night, the rest of Schofield’s command passed from Columbia through Spring Hill to Franklin. This was, perhaps, Hood’s best chance to isolate and defeat the Union army. The engagement has been described as “one of the most controversial non-fighting events of the entire war."

Spring Hill Battlefield

Spring Hill Battlefield is just one of the places to see in Spring Hill, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Cundiff Ford Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cundiff Ford Island during your travels in Columbia. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Hooper Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hooper Island during your travels in Columbia. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Wright Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wright Island during your travels in Columbia. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Branch Islands

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Branch Islands during your travels in Columbia. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Splash Pad

Explore the great outdoors at Splash Pad, a lovely green space in Spring Hill. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Comfort Suites Columbia I-65

1551 Bear Creek Pike Columbia TN

Best Western Spring Hill Inn & Suites

104 Kedron Pkwy Spring Hill TN

Best Western Franklin Inn

1308 Murfreesboro Rd Franklin TN

The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

130 2nd Avenue North Franklin TN

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin

1874 West McEwen Drive Franklin TN

Southall Farm & Inn

2200 Osage Loop Franklin TN

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