(Franklin, Tenn.)—January 25, 2010---Battle of Franklin Trust Chairman Marianne Schroer announced today the Trust has developed a commemorative joint admission ticket which is now available for both The Carter House and Carnton Plantation.

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First Civil War Trail Marker in Southeast Tennessee Unveiled at Niota Depot

April 1, 2009

Location: Niota, TN

The Niota train depot will be the first site in Southeast Tennessee to receive a Civil War trail marker. The unveiling will take place at 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1 at the Niota Depot.

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Program Unveils Its First Historic Marker

September 17, 2008

Location: FRANKLIN, Tenn

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is pleased to
announce that the Franklin Gateway Marker is the first in the ground for Tennessee's
Civil War Trails program. The ceremony to unveil and install the marker was held at 9
a.m. on Sept. 17 in front of the Williamson County Historic Courthouse on the square.
This significant gateway marker acts as a map to other Civil War sites in the
Franklin/Williamson County area, which highlight Hood's 1864 Campaign.

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Governor Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for Civil War Trails

November 9, 2006

Location: STATEWIDE

Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that the state will provide an
enhancement grant in the amount of $537,240 to assist with the Tennessee Civil War
Trails program, operated by the Tennessee Department of Tourism.

For more information, please contact Cindy Dupree at, Cindy.Dupree@tn.gov