It's also the poorest, fattest and arguably one of the dumbest states in the Union. Forrest was also the founder of the KKK, so not sure he is much of a bright spot.
I'm talking about his performance as a general during the Civil War, which was absolutely genius and gave life to mobile warfare. The best cavalry commander of the entire war, for me.
You're right, his involvement with the KKK is deplorable. There have been reports though that said he strongly disagreed with the way the KKK became highly militant before he died, though.