Shy’s Hill was home to one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War. On December 16th, 1864, Confederate and Union forces met in the final major action of the Nashville area at the hill now known as Shy’s Hill near today’s Harding Pike. It was an overall defeat for the Confederate army with many casualties as the Union ended up with massive tactical and geographical advantages. The battle is also notable for the death of Confederate Lieutenant Colonel William L. Shy, for whom the hill named, a native of Williamson County who died while fighting to hold the line on top of the hill.
Shy's Hill
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Shy’s Hill was home to one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War. On December 16th, 1864, Confederate and Union forces met in the final major action of the Nashville area at the hill now known as Shy’s Hill near today’s Harding Pike. It was an overall defeat for the Confederate army with many casualties as the Union ended up with massive tactical and geographical advantages. The battle is also notable for the death of Confederate Lieutenant Colonel William L. Shy, for whom the hill named, a native of Williamson County who died while fighting to hold the line on top of the hill.