The Middle Tennessee Council is seeking nominations to be considered for “Scout of the Year”. Please click on the button below to nominate a Scout that has demonstrated exceptional Scout spirit, leadership, heroism, community service or citizenship, either in his/her Scout unit or personal life. We will select one Cub Scout, one Scouts BSA, one Venturing Youth, one STEM Scout and one Sea Scout/Explorer to represent the council. Each youth must be registered in a pack, troop, crew, ship or post within the Middle Tennessee Council at the time of nomination.

Should you wish to nominate more than one Scout, please complete all entries by October 20, 2024.

Do you know of an outstanding volunteer Scout leader that should be recognized for exceptional service to the Middle Tennessee Council? We are currently accepting applications for the Silver Beaver award. 

The Silver Beaver Award is a council level, distinguished service award created in 1931. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the Council. You can access the nomination here, and all applications are due by November 30, 2024.

Please click here and visit the MTC website for more information on Silver Beavers. 

Cub N Family is at Cubworld! It’s back with an exciting "Under the Sea" theme! Families can dive into a weekend full of ocean-themed adventures, including camping, games, and outdoor fun, all while exploring the wonders of Cubworld: Play on the Pirate Ships, explore the Cubworld Fort, catch the biggest fish, and much more!

With only two weekends left (October 18-20 & October 25-27), there's still time to register and enjoy this action-packed event. The cost is $20/Scout and there is an option to add on a Chicken Sandwich Meal Deal! Don’t miss out on this chance to create lasting memories while bonding with your Scouts. Be sure to register soon to secure your spot for this unforgettable undersea adventure! Questions? Call James Gaddis at 865-603-4149 or email at James.Gaddis@Scouting.org.

Jump start your family's year of Scouting by attending your district Shooting Sports Day! This is a quick and fun way for your Scout to experience one of the best areas of Scouting shooting sports. While fun, it is also safe. We have trained range safety officers who control each range. This event is open to all Scouts.

Please click on the button below for more information, dates, times, locations and registration.

The Target and Range Activities Committee is offering the following training for the second half of the year. All training is at Boxwell.

NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE: November 2, 2024

NRA BASIC SHOTGUN SHOOTING COURSE: November 16, 2024

The Middle Tennessee Council wants to ensure that you have the training that you need to be successful as a new Scout leader. You can visit www.my.scouting.org to complete all training requirements associated with your Scouting position or you can visit Council training page by clicking on the button below to view the most current courses, dates and times.

Where: First Baptist Church Goodlettsville, 613 S Main St, Goodlettsville, TN 37072

When: Saturday November 16, 2024

Cost:

$25 per person (includes box lunch) thru November 10, 2024

$35 per person (no box lunch) for walk-on November 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that this year’s kickoff will be held at the University of Scouting on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at First Baptist Church Goodlettsville (613 S Main St., Goodlettsville, TN 37072). The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a drawing and prizes to kick off the 2025 camping season for the Middle Tennessee Council!

The Midway will open at 8 a.m., offering the chance to ask questions, gather information, and receive goodies from various program areas. Representatives will be available to discuss updates on Aquatics, Range and Target Sports, COPE and Climbing, Grimes Canoe Base, Boxwell Reservation, Parish Reservation, Latimer Reservation, the Order of the Arrow, Boxwell Summer Camp and Staff, Winter Camp, Training, Health and Safety, and more.

For lunch, Jason’s Deli will provide turkey, ham, or veggie sandwiches.

For any questions, feel free to contact Jason Flannery at 615-294-0865 or via email at jflannery@mtcbsa.org.

This Thanksgiving season, we are proud to unite with two remarkable organizations under one mission: to provide veterans in need with a warm and fulfilling Thanksgiving meal. We invite families and community members to contribute essential items such as aluminum roasting pans, stuffing mix, and boxed macaroni and cheese, boxed mashed potatoes, canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, canned whole corn, canned fruit, pre-package rolls, boxed desert of pie mix, and plastic laundry baskets.

We will be collecting these items from October 1 to November 10 at the Middle Tennessee Council office and the Clarksville Scout shop. Together, let’s show our veterans the gratitude they deserve this holiday season!

Online Auction Dates:

November 2 - 6, 2024

In Person Auction Event: 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: The Parthenon

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

The Extravaganza is an exciting social auction in Nashville where you get to support and help build young leaders in our community. This event will have something for everyone, just like the Scouting program for Middle Tennessee families.

The online auction will start on Saturday, November 2 and conclude on the event night.

The announcement of the Order of the Arrow WA-HI-NASA Lodge’s 22nd Annual Winter Camp, a Galactic Frontier,” scheduled for December 27-30, 2024, at Boxwell Reservation, is certainly an exciting program for Scouts and enthusiasts alike. This event offers unique activities and the chance to earn merit badges that may not be available during the warmer months. Scouts will be able to enjoy our target and range sports, Eagle required merit badges, games, contests, campfires and more. Winter Camp serves as a platform for Scouts to learn more about the values and principles of the Order of the Arrow, further enriching their Scouting journey.

Welcome to Jurassic Camp!!! 

We are proud to announce that the annual Webelos Winter Weekend will be held January 3‐5, 2025 at Boxwell Reservation at Cubworld! 

Webelo and AOL Scouts will have the opportunity to work on their adventures pins as well as participate in shooting sports, games, outdoor sports, gaga ball, games and our evening campfire program.

The 2025 Middle Tennessee Council’s Scout Card Sale will begin on February 20, 2025, and run through April 19, 2025. This year’s $10.00 Scout Card will help your Scouts earn their way to camp and the unit will earn 50% commission on every card sold! 

The Council will provide six different camp cards for 2025 depending on which card your Scout unit would like to sell:

·        Nashville Area

·        Clarksville 

·        Columbia/Lawrenceburg/Pulaski 

·        Cookeville/McMinnville

·        Murfreesboro

·        Tullahoma 

More information will be available in the first week of November. Do you know a business or company who would be interested in being a vendor on the Scout Card? If so, contact Vance Lackey and let him know at vance.lackey@scouting.org.

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Veterans Day Patch has arrived and is now available for purchase in both the Nashville and Clarksville Scout Shops!

Featuring a patriotic design with boots, dog tags, and the American flag, this patch is a perfect way to honor and support our veterans. Get yours now for just $3.49!

You can purchase your patch in-store or online. Don’t miss out on this meaningful way to show your gratitude to those who have served!

Thank you for supporting our veterans! 

July 22-31, 2026

JOIN US FOR THE SCOUTING ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Recently the Boy Scouts of America announced that the next National Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia July 22-31,2026. Many of you have waited years for the opportunity to attend a Jamboree, and we are excited to offer a local contingent that will help you reach this Scouting milestone. We hope that you will consider joining us as we plan and taking part in a memorable Scouting adventure!

Commissioner Service in the Middle Tennessee Council strives to help each unit be the best it can be—and our commissioners deserve the very best tools to help them succeed in the ever-changing world of Scouting. The College of Commissioner Science takes all commissioners beyond the basic training, further developing critical leadership, coaching and communication skills. This year, the College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 7:45am to 4pm at Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN. 

Registration will be available in November but save this date in your calendar.

For more information, please contact Katrina Hicks at midtnccs@gmail.com.

It's great to hear that the Volunteer Adult Service Crew, known as the ROUND TUIT program, is starting up again. This program involves adult volunteers who lead projects at three of our Council properties: Boxwell, Grimes, and Parish. Here are the important details for each property:

Boxwell Reservation is the third Saturday of every month. Please contact Larry Green at lgreen519@aol.com



Parish Reservation Camp Tubb is the first Saturday of every month. Please contact David Rodgers at Elitehiker@yahoo.com

Grimes Canoe Base is the fourth weekend of every month. Please contact Kevin Treadwell at grimescanoebase@gmail.com