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 pm on Friday February 21st. Meetings that include current Scouting topics will continue on Saturday at 9:00 am February 22nd. 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 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

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Nashville invites you to gather with other people from the diocese to tour the oldest church still in operation in the diocese, the Cathedral of the diocese and two other churches that are significant in Catholic history in the Diocese of Nashville. The Trail of Churches will be held on March 1, 2025 and will commence at St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows at  7:45 am with the tour of the church beginning at 8:00 am. The Cathedral tour will begin at 10:00 am followed by lunch on your own. Then we gather again at St. Patrick's Church at 1:00 pm and complete the tour beginning at 2;30 pm at Holy Name Church. Join us to earn your Trail of Churches patch for $8.00 per person.

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 @ 6pm and concludes on Sunday evening around 6pm. Locations include Boxwell Reservation and on Sunday a natural rock area about 2 hours from Boxwell. 

April 25-27, 2025

October 17-19, 2025

Something strange is happening in Middle Tennessee Council — and it’s totally awesome! Our newest Scouting America t-shirt is turning heads and making waves with its throwback vibe and bold design. Made from Gildan SUPER soft-style fabric, this tee is perfect for those adventures that feel just a little... upside down. Whether you're leading a hike or braving the "wilds" of your neighborhood, this shirt is a must-have for every scout, leader, and fan of retro-inspired style.

Available in sizes Youth Small to XL and Adult Small to 5XL for $21.99! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition design — it’s available in-store and online! Snap yours up before they disappear into the mist...

https://councilstuff.com/560?item=3168714

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.

More exciting details coming soon, stay tuned!

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

All Scouts are welcome to join us for an epic adventure at Camp Smashville on Saturday, February 8, 2025 hosted by the Nashville Predators.

Get ready for an action-packed day with games, a thrilling scavenger hunt, and an exciting Predators hockey game – all for just $82!

A meal will be provided during the day program, but NOT during the game!

Don’t miss out on this awesome experience! Contact Gaby Klein at 615-770-2046 or gklein@nashvillepredators.com to register today!