Welcome to the Trail of Tears District
Middle Tennessee Council – Boy Scouts of America
We are located in the heart of Tennessee and proud members of the Middle Tennessee Council. Our District includes many strong Troops, Posts, Crews and Packs located in both Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
Trail of Tears District Roundtable
Open to All Scout Volunteers & Parents
The First Thursday of the Month @ 7 PM August Through May
We Meet
@
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
315 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Network with experienced leaders and learn “new tricks” to help you “deliver the promise” of a quality experience for your Scouts.
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Upcoming Events
Scouting News
Scout Shop launches first-of-its-kind sale on uniform shirts for all BSA programs
School’s back in session, but here are two pieces of news to soften the blow. One: Fall, with its perfect camping weather, might be the greatest Scouting season of all. And two: The BSA is having a uniform sale. Yes, beginning today (Aug. 19), the Scout Shop is...
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With new Deluxe Tents, Philmont Training Center broadens appeal to more families
The Philmont Training Center experience you love just got an upgrade. With its new Deluxe Tents — complete with a queen bed with premium linens, electricity and ceiling fan, and covered porch with cozy chairs — the Philmont Training Center is broadening the appeal of...
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How to Stop Rolling Off Your Sleeping Pad
Q: I keep rolling off my sleeping pad. What can I do to sleep better?— Lucy, Augusta, Maine A: This is a very common complaint. Luckily, there could be a simple fix. Many people tend to overinflate their sleeping pad. Blowing it up bigger will actually cause you to...
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Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 17
Welcome to Scouts Then and Now, a Bryan on Scouting blog series. The premise is simple. We share two photos of the same Scout or Venturer: once in his or her early Scouting years (Cub Scout, younger Scout, younger Venturer) and again in his or her later Scouting years...
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The Truth About 5 of North America’s Most Misunderstood Animals
From “friendly bison” to the “big bad wolf,” myths about wildlife persist. Here are five of North America’s most misunderstood animals. COYOTE Fear and misunderstanding have made coyotes the most persecuted carnivores in the U.S. Able to adapt to almost any...
read moreHow The Boy Scouts of America Keeps Kids Safe Today
This article was contributed by Michael Johnson, National Youth Protection Director for the Boy Scouts of America. Recent media reports have highlighted claims of abuse against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). As Director of Youth Protection here at the BSA, I share...
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2019 Western Region Eagle Project of the Year: Backpacking for underserved youth
The statement was equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. And at just five words long, it encapsulated the profound need for and transformative power of Zack Moore’s Eagle Scout project. “I forgot there were stars.” It was a cloudless final night of a four-day...
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Aviation Explorers help women’s air race take flight
Forty teams took off on a 2,538-mile airplane race from Tennessee to Canada in June, but before the pilots started the 43rd Annual Air Race Classic from the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, they were greeted by Explorers with Aviation Post 214 of Jackson, Tenn. The...
read moreEpisode 10: What Gear Protects Astronauts in Space? Plus, the Meaning of “Meme.”
What keeps astronauts safe in space? How do they stay alive out there? How does a spacesuit work? And bonus! Your parents are calling in with hilarious questions, and we’re tackling one in this episode (spoiler: it’s about memes). Listen to the full episode here:...
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