Architects reveal plans for a Blountville Battle park

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. -

The battle of Blountville is a fairly well-known Civil War battle fought by soldiers in this area, but some now want tourists from all over to learn more about it.

That is why a committee formed to promote Blountville as a Civil War battlefield destination have had architects draw up plans to develop a park around the town that will highlight the different historical features of Civil War era Blountville.

Tony Shipley, the chairman of the Civil War Military Park Committee, says now that plans have been drawn, it's time to start collecting donations. "This is a rather deliberate effort stepping through it one step at a time and paying as we go. If we raise a lot of money we can do a lot. If we raise a little, we can do a little, so it's that simple." Shipley said at the presentation of the plans.

Shipley says tax dollars are not being used for the park development, so they are asking for those interested to make a tax deductible donation.

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Architects reveal plans for a Blountville Battle park