Arriving at the town, Morgan formally requested that Hanson surrender, an offer that was refused. With a huge numerical advantage, Morgan quickly pushed Hanson's advance pickets back through the town's streets. He trapped many of the Union soldiers in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot, but the well fortified brick building provided considerable protection.
As Morgan entered the town, he formally requested that Hanson surrender, which was rejected. With a significant numerical advantage, Morgan rapidly pushed back Hanson's vanguard through the town's streets. He encircled many Union soldiers in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot, although the strongly fortified brick building provided considerable safeguard.