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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently helped pass a bill that allows him to no longer proclaim the traditional “Nathan Bedford Forrest Day.” We ask that he continue this progress towards creating a more welcoming state by changing the name of the Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park in Benton County.
- Rename Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park - Change.org
We reject the claim that Black citizens of Tennessee, rich...
- Change the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate general and Klu...
- Rename Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park - Change.org
Jun 23, 2015 · A day after politicians called for removal of the bust of Confederate Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Capitol, some Democratic leaders say the state should also change the...
Jun 4, 2020 · We reject the claim that Black citizens of Tennessee, rich or poor, could ever enjoy Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. Prior to the Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest made money as a slave trader. During the Civil War, he committed heinous war crimes, including the massacre of hundreds of Black soldiers who had surrendered at Fort Pillow.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate general and Klu Klux Clan leader. We have no need to remember him in the naming of a State Park. We should not forget who he was, or his mark on history, but honoring the man who fought against our country and took leadership in an organization fueled by hate with a public state park is uncalled for.
Feb 7, 2013 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The statue of Confederate fighter Nathan Bedford Forrest astride a horse towers above the Memphis park bearing his name.
To get the most direct route to our Park Office when using GPS, please use the park address - 1825 Pilot Knob Road Eva, TN 38333. If you use the park name, it sends you to the back gate which is the long route, depending on your starting point, and there is no cell phone reception.
Jun 24, 2015 · Rep. Johnny Shaw, a Democrat representing District 80 including parts of Hardeman and Madison counties, said he thinks it’s time for the park’s name to change.
