In Part One of this two-part series we explored the Shiloh Battlefield, the story behind the famous battle that happened there and how to best take in the site. But Shiloh is so much more than a battlefield! In Part Two we continue the fascinating history of the site, exploring the other three hallowed aspects that make this a Sacred place: the National Military Cemetery, the Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark, and its role in the Trail of Tears.

Here are the stories of two fascinating political utopias from Tennessee’s history, both inspired and created by famous writers with their own ideas of Utopia: the Rugby Colony and the Ruskin Collective.

Sacred Sites of Tennessee has been around more than two years now. Here is a list of the most popular posts that have been read, not only in Tennessee but across the nation and around the world! 

If you’re interested in Black military history, Civil War History, and the story of the US Colored Troops, don't miss Mt Olive Cemetery!

The people who founded, created and built Jackson, TN are reflected in three historic cemeteries. 

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When you think of beautiful, serene and historic cemeteries with so much going for them, it’s hard to do any better than Elmwood Cemetery!

The Wat Lao Buddharam Temple and Mausoleum is a beautiful centerpiece of the Laotian community of Murfreesboro.

It's October, and for a lot of people that means an annual trip to a cool, maybe spooky cemetery. Here in Tennessee there are great ones...

The Temple Cemetery in Nashville was established in 1851 and is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Tennessee.

Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, TN is the oldest church in Middle Tennessee. Historic Beech Cemetery is adjacent.

2322 Zion Road, Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 381-1272 Zion Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, Columbia,TN In many ways, the story of how Zion...

1101 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 Daylight hours Mon-Sun (615) 255-4193 Mount Olivet has more obelisks than any other nearby...

Stepping into the historic Greenwood Cemetery in Nashville was unlike my experiences in other cemeteries. I’ve been to historic graveyards that had extraordinary monuments, and those that are so old that simple stones are the only markers left. Greenwood is not ostentatious, although there are some beautiful headstones, nor is it solely markers, but I believe it may be one of the most complex cemeteries I’ve ever been to.

Churches & Temples, Cemeteries, American Indian Sites, Old Growth Forests and more! There are so many Sacred Sites in Tennessee. My name...