| Rock City Guards | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1860–1865 |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 327 troops (1860) |
| Part of | 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | George Earl Maney |
The Rock City Guards were a militia battalion raised in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860 in anticipation of the American Civil War. 327 men joined the organization; among them were George Maney, who served as captain; [1] lawyer Thomas H. Malone, who served as lieutenant; and Charles Todd Quintard, who served as chaplain. [2] In May 1861 the unit, now consisting of three companies, was mustered into Confederate service as part of the 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment; George Maney becoming Colonel. The regiment served during the whole American Civil War. [2]
A battle flag used by the Rock City Guards is at the Tennessee State Museum. [2]