Messenger of Safety (MOS) aims to promote a culture of safety and dialogue for mutual understanding, reward Leaders who follow safety protocols, support the development safety in all activities, and foster a Safety-first mentality through MOS.

Join others as we earn the team MOS patch! With only a few additional tasks you can earn the prestigious new MOS knot.

MOS is designed with three aspects which will help build and strengthen a culture of Safety and create an even safer environment:

Learn – Learn how to identify potential safety risks

See – Look for safety hazards

Do – Teach safety to others

Click Here for more information.

## Patches and Knots links are available on council website at https://www.mtcscouting.org/messengerofsafety

Do you think you have what it takes to survive Klondike 2025? Grab your bandanas, light your torches, and gather your sleds to overcome many puzzles during this Klondike, which will take place from February 21 to 23, 2025!

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! 

Scout Card Vendors (currently confirmed):

Dick’s Sporting Goods - $10 off your purchase of $50 or more (some brands excluded)

Ace Hardware - $10 off a purchase of $50 or more

Great Clips - $5 off a haircut

Valvoline - $10 off any full-service oil change

Dunham’s $10 off $50 or more purchase. (Fr., ER, and CF)

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

• Nashville 
• Clarksville 
• Columbia/Lawrenceburg/Pulaski 
• Cookeville/McMinnville 
• Mt. Juliet/Lebanon
• Murfreesboro 
• Tullahoma 

Do you know a business or company that 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.

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Nashville invites you to join Catholic Scouters from the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 21- 22, 2025 for the 2nd annual Region 5 Catholic Scouter's Conference. 

The meetings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Council 4972 Hall located at 3129 McGavock Pike beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21. Meetings that include current Scouting topics will continue on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. February 22. If lodging is required for the event you can reserve a room at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Nashville at Opryland for the group rate of $145.00 per night.

For more information please contact Jim Guschke at 615-476-8909 or email: backpackergus@gmail.com. 

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Scouts are encouraged to attend mass. Registration will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the 5 mike hike in the neighboring Crockett Park. There will be 10 different representatives at 10 different stations for each commandment.

Calling all Tigers, Lions, Bears, Webelos, and AOLs!

Join us March 1^st, and get ready for an action-packed day of learning, adventure, and hands-on fun at Cubworld – a camp designed just for Cub Scouts and their families! While older siblings tackle Merit Badge Days, younger Scouts will embark on their own exciting journey in Ready, Set, Safe! This STEM-focused event features engaging activities where Cub Scouts can earn electives while exploring safety, first aid, and even detective work!

We will have special guests: First Responders & Emergency Medical Services!

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Nashville invites you to join fellow members of the diocese for a tour of the oldest church still in operation, the diocesan cathedral, and two other churches of significance in the history of the Diocese of Nashville. The Trail of Churches will take place on March 1, 2025, starting at St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows at 7:45 a.m., with the church tour beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Cathedral tour will start at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch on your own. Afterward, we will gather again at St. Patrick's Church at 1:00 p.m., concluding the tour at Holy Name Church at 2:30 p.m. Join us to earn your Trail of Churches patch for $8.00 per person.

Mark your calendar! Middle Tennessee Council is proud to recognize our 2024 Class of Eagle Scouts at our annual Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Celebration.  On Sunday, May 4, 2025, starting at 1:30 p.m. at Hillsboro High School – Auditorium. Parking is behind the High School in the parking garage. During the event we will honor those Scouts that earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Venturing Summit Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster during the 2024 calendar year. Scouts should wear their field uniform (also known as a Class A uniform) or be nicely dressed. For questions, please contact our Eagle Registrar, Cheryl Leach, at Cheryl.Leach@scouting.org or call the Scout Service Center at 615-383-9724.

We are asking Scouts, family members, and leaders to register to attend. Please register for the Reception, by clicking on the Register button below

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, 2025 – it’s time for our Spring University of Scouting!



Get ready for amazing classes and an opportunity to level up your Scouting skills! Whether you're new or a seasoned leader, you will have a chance to learn and grow.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact University of Scouting Chancellor, Brad Long, at Brdlong5@gmail.com. (No "a" in email address)

The Middle Tennessee Council Cope and Climbing Committee provides a unit level training program for climbing and rappelling. The program requires two weekends to complete. At the end of the first weekend you will qualify to receive your Climbing Instructor Level I trained card (valid 1 year). Then coming to a second session and helping provide instruction, and exhibiting proficiency in the taught skills, will qualify you to receive your Climbing Instructor Level II card (valid 3 years).

Each session Starts on Friday evening @ 6 p.m. and concludes on Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Locations include Boxwell Reservation and on Sunday a natural rock area about 2 hours from Boxwell. 

April 25-27, 2025

October 17-19, 2025

July 22-31, 2026

Are you or your unit interested in attending the 2026 National Jamboree next July? Sign up now for the early bird pricing of $2,500 before October 31, 2025. On November 1, 2025, the price for a contingent member registering for the Jamboree will increase to $2,750. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing of $2,500! To receive the early bird pricing, each person must be registered by October 31, 2025.

Now is the time to register! You may be asking how do you begin? Click HERE to begin your journey to the National Jamboree!

To register with MTC and to make payment, please visit the Middle Tennessee Council, Click HERE.

For more information or questions, please contact: 

MTC Council Contingent Leader Justin Crosslin at Justin.Crosslin@crosslinpc.com

Or 

MTC Council Contingent Advisor, Vance Lackey at vance.lackey@scouting.org

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

Resident Camp at Boxwell Reservation-Cubworld offer a unique, family, fun camping experience for you and your Scouting Family. All you need to bring is your gear; we will provide the program, food, tent, cot, mat, and an exciting experience.

Our summer camp experience is like no other as we want you to bring your whole Pack and Family to camp to have a fun Family experience and pick from one of our sessions of camp in the month of June! However, each session of our summer camp is limited to 150 Scouts. So please plan your calendars accordingly, and be sure not to miss on the fun!

Save the Date: Pre-Camp Conference Call on May 22, 2025. 

"Boxwell’s Got Talent" is a great opportunity for Scouts to showcase their unique abilities in a fun and supportive environment. This annual event encourages young Scouts to step outside their comfort zones, highlighting everything from artistic performances to practical skills. To participate in 2025, talk to your Scoutmaster about securing your troop's spot. If your troop isn't attending, you can still join by registering independently. Just click on the button below for more details. We look forward to seeing your talents at Boxwell!

Wood Badge is Scouting’s most advanced training for adults offered at the Council level. A national course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals, the training has two distinct parts. The first part takes place outdoors where the aims and methods of Scouting are explained and demonstrated by a volunteer staff of fellow Scouters, During the second part, participants will show their knowledge of leadership principles by completing a set of personal goals related to their Scouting positions.

Pre-Course Orientation - Sept 6

Weekend #1 Sept 26-28

Weekend #2 Nov 8-9