Report: 'High likelihood' of remains near Nashville fort

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Archaeologists say there's a "high likelihood of human remains" on land proposed for development near a Civil War fort in Nashville.

According to The Tennessean , Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research's preliminary report found a high likelihood for remains northwest of an abandoned baseball stadium below Fort Negley. It says remains may exist elsewhere.

Archaeologists are analyzing further with digging equipment. A final report is expected by year's end.

After Union forces occupied Nashville in 1862, 2,700-plus African-Americans helped build Fort Negley. About 600 to 800 died. Many could be buried beneath the 21-acre development site.