The Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion was formed in September, 1862, with three companies: one from Tennessee and two from Mississippi. The unit served in S.W. Ferguson's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Later it skirmished in Tennessee. During December, 1864, the battalion merged into the 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. The Mississippi 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864 by consolidating the 17th Mississippi and 17th Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. The unit was assigned to Ferguson's and Wirt Adams' Brigade and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Later it transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, and had many captured in the fight at Selma. Only a small number surrendered in May, 1865. Companies of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion Co. "A." "Confederate Rangers." Organized April 26, 1862 at Memphis. Some individual records show enlistments as early as September 9, 1861. Became Thomas C. Flournoy's Company, 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "B." "The Chickasaw Mounted Guards." Organized March 20, 1862 at Okolona, Mississippi. Became Company "E," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "C," formerly called "B." Organized May 1, 1862 at Aberdeen, Mississippi. Became Company "F," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Companies "B" and "C" were illegally mustered into the 12th Mississippi Cavalry Battalion in August 1863, but were ordered returned to Major Sanders by Major General Stephen D. Lee. When they returned to the battalion, their Company letters were reversed.

The 17th Tennessee Infantry was mustered into Confederate service on August 15, 1861 at Big Creek, Campbell County, Tennessee. Early in the war it fought with the Army of Tennessee, then transferred to Virginia in November of 1863. It finished the war in Virginia, surrendering at Appomattox. Companies Of The Tennessee 17th Infantry Regiment Co. "A" - Bedford County, TN. Co. "B" - Bedford County, TN. Co. "C" - Marshall County, TN. Co "D" - Franklin County, TN Co. "E" - Franklin County, TN. Co. "F" - Bedford County, TN and Marshall County, TN. Co. "G" - Coffee Co., TN. Co. "H" - Marshall Co., TN. Co. "I" - Franklin Co., TN and Jackson Co. AL. Co. "K" - Jackson County, TN and Putnam Co., TN.

The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment [also called 13th or 15th Cavalry] was organized as an eight-company battalion in September, 1862, then two other companies were assigned in November. It skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky and served in General Morgan's Brigade. On Morgan's raid into Ohio during July, 1863, most of the men were captured at Buffington Island and New Lisbon. Those that remained went on to serve in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Battalion.

The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 1st Partisan Rangers] was organized behind Federal lines in February, 1863. The men were from the counties of Fayette, Tipton, Shelby, Haywood, and Gibson. It served R.V. Richardson's and Rucker's Brigade, confronted the Federals in Tennessee and Mississippi, and in October totaled about 300 effectives. Later it was active in Georgia, fought at Memphis, then was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, the regiment was broken up. Some of its members became part of the 3rd (Forrest's Old) Tennessee Cavalry. Companies Of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment Co. ""A"". Fayette County. Co. ""B"". Fayette County. Co. ""C"". Tipton County. Co. ""D"". Shelby County. Co. ""E"". Shelby County. Co. ""F"". Fayette County. Co. ""G"". Tipton County. Co. ""H"". Fayette County. Co. ""I"". Haywood County. Co. ""K"". Fayette County.

The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T.H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties.

Murray's Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment] was organized in August, 1862, using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. The unit was attached to Wharton's Brigade and fought at Perryville and Murfreesborough. On January 23, 1863, it disbanded. Four companies transferred to Baxter Smith's 8th Cavalry, four to the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and two to the 1st Confederate Cavalry Regiment. Companies Of The Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment The 4th Cavalry (Murray's ) was organized using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. Co. "A." Organized June 14, 1862 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Became 2nd Co. "D," 1st Confederate Cavalry; later an independent company; in 1864 consolidated with 1st Co. "A," 13th Tennessee Cavalry Co. "B." Organized October 2, 1862 at Mill Creek, Putnam County. Became Co. "H," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "C." Organized August 14, 1861 at Knoxville. Men from Sullivan County. Formerly Co. "F," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion (q.v.); then served in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "B," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Co. "D." Organized November 11, 1861 at Livingston, Overton County, as James W. McHenry's Company, "Brown Rangers." Became 2nd Co. "C," 1st Confederate Cavalry. Co. "E." Organized August 22, 1862 from Smith and Jackson Counties. Became Co. "K," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "F." Organized August 10, 1861 at Camp McGinnis, Overton County. Men from Fentress County. Attached to this regiment September, 1862. Became Co. I, 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "G." Organized August 28, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "G," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "H." Organized July 22, 1861 at Nashville, Davidson County as Q. C. Sanders' Company. Men from Smith County. Became Co. "C," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "I." Organized August 11, 1861 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County as C. C. Spiller's Company. Formerly Co. "B," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion; then in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "H," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "K." Organized July 31, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "F," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion.

The Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's) was organized July 10, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August 10, 1861; consolidated with 11th Battalion May, 1862 to form the 6th Cavalry Regiment, also called 1st or 2nd (Wheeler's) Cavalry Regiment. In the latter part of September, 1862, the regiment assisted in the capture of a regiment of infantry at Burnsville, and also took part in the battle of Iuka, Miss., on the line of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, and marched in advance of the army from Kipley, Miss., to Corinth. It was with Gen. Price's division at the battle of Corinth on the 5th and 6th of October, 1S62; Maj.-gen. Earl Van Dorn being in command of the Confederate, and Gen. Rosecrans of the Federal army. The regiment continued under Wheeler's command throughout the war, most often referred to as the Tennessee 6th Cavalry Regiment. John B. Hamilton, Co. "A." Men from Maury County. Organized June 20, 1861. Probably became Company "E," 6th Regiment. Jacob B. Biffle, James M. Mitchell, Co. "B" (also called "D"). Organized July 1, 1861 at Hampshire, with men from Wayne County. Became "G" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Nichols N. Cox, James H. Lewis, Co. "C" (also called "E"). Organized July 9, 1861, with men from Perry and Hickman Counties. Became Company "I" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Samuel H. Jones, George M. V. Kinzer, Co. "D" (also called "C"). Organized June 4, 1861 at Columbia, Maury County. Became Company "A" (also called "B"), 6th Regiment. Andrew J. Polk, Co. "E." "The Maury County Braves." Organized July 5, 1861. Became Company "F," 6th Regiment. James M. Minnis (or Mennes), Co. "F." Organized September 27, 1861 at Bowing Green, Kentucky. Men from Sumner County. Became Company "B" (also called C"), 6th Regiment. Vernon F. Bibb, Co. "G." Originally Company "C," 9th Battalion and only temporarily attached to this battalion.