Dover, Tennessee— Fort Donelson National Battlefield is closed today, Tuesday, February 16.
A winter storm Monday night through the day yesterday brought snow and sleet, resulting in hazardous road conditions throughout the region.
This closure is for the units of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Stewart County, Tennessee, and the Fort Heiman Unit in Calloway County, Kentucky.
Regional officials are discouraging travel at this time. Those venturing out should be prepare for the conditions, drive with extreme caution, and dress appropriately for the low temperatures/subzero wind chills.
Updates to Fort Donelson road conditions operations status will be posted on the park webpage www.nps.gov/fodo and on its Facebook page www.facebook.com/fortdonelsonnps