Parks / Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park · GA,TN
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (1)
Construction Begins on Glenn-Viniard Road in Chickamauga Battlefield
Beginning August 12, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will temporarily close Glenn‑Viniard Road between LaFayette Road and Wilder Road to support construction work in Chickamauga Battlefield. During this period, all public traffic will be prohibited on the closed portion of the road. The park expects the project to be completed by early September 2026. A temporary detour will be implemented to maintain visitor access to the designated battlefield tour routes.
Road Conditions
Construction Begins on Glenn-Viniard Road in Chickamauga Battlefield · Glenn-Viniard
The park will temporarily close the section of Glenn‑Viniard Road between LaFayette and Wilder Roads to support construction work in Chickamauga Battlefield. During this period, all public traffic will be prohibited on the closed portion of the road.
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees are ONLY required to access Point Park, on Lookout Mountain. Access to ALL other park units is FREE.
Point Park Passes may be purchased at the Point Park Entrance Station, on Lookout Mountain.
Upcoming Events
The Hardest Fighting There Ever Was: The 3rd Kentucky Infantry
Sep 12, 2026
The Hardest Fighting There Ever Was: The 3rd Kentucky Infantry
Sep 13, 2026
163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga
Sep 18, 2026
Visitor Centers
- Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
- Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.