Legendary Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest was born here in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, on July 13, 1821 in a modest log cabin to William and Miriam Forrest. The family lived in a simple, rural frontier environment, typical of early 19th-century Tennessee, where Forrest developed his resilience and resourcefulness, traits later evident in his military career. When visiting Chapel Hill, TN, be sure to visit the nearby Nathan Bedford Forrest Boyhood Home. The childhood home, built in the 182