We are excited to announce the release of our Spring 2024 "Jet Trails" magazine! In this issue, you will find a recap of the events we hosted throughout the season, as well as a sneak peek of the upcoming events we have planned. Be sure to view our magazine and stay up-to-date with all the exciting happenings at the Middle Tennessee Council.

Calling all registered adult Scouters, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Sea Scouts to attend University of Scouting.

UOS is the premier training event in the council, and is the easiest way for you to achieve your goals. This event, offered by the Middle Tennessee Council, is designed to supplement any Scouter's training and expand their toolbox.

Degrees and courses are available in five Colleges related to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, General Studies, Youth, and Venturing. Participants have the ability to earn a Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral Degree.

Saturday March 23, 2024

Goodlettsville First Baptist Church

613 S Main Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072

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

NRA Basic Rifle Course - March 15, 2024

NRA Basic Rifle Course - April 5, 2024

NRA Rifle Instructor Course: April 4 - 6, 2024

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor "On-Line" Course: April 20, 2024

NRA Basic Shotgun: May 17, 2024

NRA Shotgun Instructor Course: May 17-19, 2024

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor "On-Line" Course: August 3, 2024

For over 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that, and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.

Always remember to log any and all service hours. To help you learn how to log the hours, here is a link to a video that shows you how to enter service hours (Activity logs).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT4fvG5_5GI

Thank you for your service to our communities!! 

Saturday, May 25, 2024

The Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America invites you to attend the Annual Memorial Day Flag Placement at the National Cemetery in Madison and many more cemeteries throughout Middle TN. This is just one of many ways the Scouts can show their patriotism and citizenship for our Country's Veterans. This tradition was started more than 50 years ago and still continues to grow.

We invite and encourage you to take part in a special day of flag placement come Memorial Day, to honor those who served in our nation's armed services and are now laid to rest. Many of these heroes gave their lives for our freedom while on active duty.

Our veterans, both living and deceased, deserve our utmost respect, and thanks for all they do and have done to make this country what it is today. This is a great way to show that appreciation, so please join us in placing flags on the graves of soldiers who so sacrificially served.

This is an admirable and honorable event that we, as Scouts, are proud to help in any way!  

We still have plenty of specialty license plates available! Click the button below to purchase yours.



We look forward to seeing our specialty plates all over the state of Tennessee.

Let’s go camping for free! Simply selling cards help Scouts earn their way to camp and provides discounts to many local vendors. There are six regional cards available this year, so everyone across the Council can benefit from one of these cards. 

The Scout Card Sale started on February 19, 2024 and runs through April 19, 2024. This $5.00 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 sell seven different Scout cards for 2024 depending on the location of your Scout unit:

• Nashville Area
• Clarksville 
• Columbia/Lawrenceburg/Pulaski 
• Cookeville/McMinnville
• Murfreesboro
• Tullahoma 

Feel free to contact our Scouts Card Advisor, Vance Lackey, at Vance.lackey@scouting.org or 615-383-9724.

Please click the button below to learn more, and to register your unit for this year’s sale.

What is NYLT? National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed, six-day program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he/she must KNOW, and what he/she must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO.

Mark your calendar! The Middle Tennessee Council is proud to recognize our 2023 Class of Eagle Scouts at our annual Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Celebration. On April 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Shinn Center at Lipscomb University, we will honor those Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout during the 2023 calendar year. Scouts should wear their field uniform (also known as a Class A uniform) or a suit and tie. For all others, business casual attire is appropriate. For questions, please contact our Eagle registrar, Cheryl Leach, at Cheryl.Leach@scouting.org or by calling the Scout Service Center at 615-383-9724.  

This year’s guest speaker is Will Holden, a Vanderbilt University graduate, and a six-year NFL veteran. He was an All-SEC selection during his time with Vanderbilt and was voted as one of the “Top 100 Greatest Commodores of All Time.” After a successful career at Vanderbilt, he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Considered an NFL journeyman, he spent six years with multiple teams, starting in 27 games. Along with an impressive academic journey and professional career, he is also a proud Eagle Scout. He attributes much of his success to the core fundamentals that were learned during his time with Scouts BSA.

Here is your opportunity to be a MENTOR and CONGRATULATE our Eagle Scouts from 2023 on their attainment of Scouting’s highest rank. On Sunday, April 28th, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. at Lipscomb University – Shinn Center, Nashville, the Middle Tennessee Council will hold our annual Eagle Scout and Volunteer Leadership Reception. Collectively, all EAGLE SCOUT MENTORS underwrite the cost for the Eagle Scout and Volunteer Leadership Reception, so everyone can come and enjoy the Eagle Scout and Volunteer Leadership Reception at no cost to Eagle Scouts or their families.

Can we count on you to become an Eagle Scout Mentor?

If you, your business, or Scout Unit wish to become an EAGLE SCOUT MENTOR can sign up by clicking on the button below.

This summer is a great time to have fun with your Scouting friends! We are thrilled to invite you to join us at Adventure Camp this summer. With our theme of Outdoor Adventure, your Scout will have fun and create lasting memories in the great outdoors. They will also get to earn some new adventure requirements and electives while exploring nature on a hike, or learning new skills. There will be something for your Cub Scout to enjoy. We can’t wait to see families come together and have fun at one of our local Adventure Camps. Visit our website by clicking on the button below for more information, dates, times, locations and registrations.

REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

What to Expect: Resident Camp at Boxwell Reservation-Cubworld offers a unique, family, fun camping experience for you and your Scouting Family. We are sure you will leave with unforgettable family memories of Cubworld with your Scout.

All you need to bring is your gear; we will provide the program, food, tent, cot, mat, and an exciting experience!

Session 1 June 10-12

Session 2 June 14-16

Session 3 June 21-23

Session 4 June 24-26

Session 5 June 28-30

Summer Camp is just around the corner, and we have made some major changes this year at Boxwell. We have added a new first-year Scout Program called Brownsea, changed our class schedule, added woodwork at skilled trades as well as two new shooting sports programs at camp called the Davy Crockett and action archery. This year’s theme is Olympic Games, let’s see which troops bring home the GOLD. All information such as the program guides, schedule changes, and merit badge selections can all be found online by clicking on the "Register HERE" button below.

If your troop has not committed to going to summer camp at Boxwell, please go to the website to find more information at https://www.mtcbsa.org/scoutsbsasummecamp.

Also, if your troop is not going to our Summer Camp, you can still attend! Go online to fill out the form and select your classes. If you have fun at camp during your week there and want to come back, you can. Just go to the website and fill out the form. See you at camp!

Want to join our team at Boxwell Reservation? We are still in need of Lifeguards, Aquatics Directors, Shooting Sports Directors, Director of the of our new Brownsea program, Instructors in Brownsea, Shooting Sports, Skilled Trades, STEM and Cubworld instructors. We also need a food truck driver and kitchen helper.

Plenty of spots are still available for Summer Camp Staffing in 2024. Go to our website and sign up today! https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity

Embark on a journey of honor, achievement, and camaraderie with our exclusive Class of 2023 Eagle Scout shirt! This unique shirt is not just apparel; it’s a symbol of dedication and the indomitable spirit of the Eagle Scout! Shirts will be available for pickup at the Eagle Scout Reception on Sunday, April 28 or you may select the shipping option and it will be shipped to you post-event. Sizes Available: Adult Small – Adult 4XLarge. Retail: $20 - $22. Follow the link to pre-order your shirts today!

https://councilstuff.com/560?item=1895781

**No returns/exchanges will be accepted for this shirt.  

Unveiling the Exclusive Military MBU T-shirt! These heather military green Gildan Soft Style shirts are super soft and feature the iconic Black Hawk Helicopter… Pre-Orders are now open, and we will have a few extra at the event for purchase! To make sure your shirt is reserved, please visit the link below to grab yours now! These will be available for pickup at the event on April 27^th. Sizes available: Adult Small – Adult 4XLarge. Retail: $19.99

https://councilstuff.com/560?item=2027637

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