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.
Upcoming Events
Scouting News
Ho! Ho! Ho! Laugh at 65 Funny Christmas Jokes and Comics
Happy Holidays! Count down the days until December 25th with these very funny kid’s Christmas jokes sent in by Boys’ Life readers. We guarantee this clean holiday humor will help you “ho ho ho” like a certain jolly old elf. Do you know a funny Christmas joke? Click...
Inside the December 2019 Issue
Here’s what you’ll find inside the December 2019 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit boyslife.org/subscribe to subscribe to the print or digital editions of Boys’ Life...
The Council Marketing Packet Is Available for 2020 Council Planning
Article contributed by Janice Downey of the National Service Center Marketing Group. As you think about planning for 2020 and preparing for your annual planning conferences, use this high-level information about upcoming membership, marketing and program initiatives...
Too Many Schools, Too Few Packs: A Three Step Approach To Serving More Communities
Article submitted by David Nelson of the Great Alaska Council Fall recruitment is one the most exciting times of the year for Scouting. Setting forth to deliver the promises of outdoor adventure, positive family interactions, and strong character development instills...
How Religious Emblems and Faith-Based Relationships Reinforce the Values of Scouting
Article submitted by Gene Butler, Growth Coach of the Central Region. Religious emblems programs have been part of Scouting’s “Duty to God” for many years and support the Declaration of Religious Principle. Although the religious emblems have always been recognized in...
Scout Shop Tips: Choose the best tent for you and your adventure
Kate Matthews, who authors the Living the Scout Life blog, shares some camping advice from the Scout Shop, the official retailer of the Boy Scouts of America, in this installment of “Scout Shop Tips.” Let’s be honest here: finding the perfect tent can be a bit...
Vote for the 2019 Boysies Videogame Awards!
It’s time to honor the best videogames of the year. Help us pick the readers’ favorites using the poll below. We’ll announce the winners of the Boysies before the end of the year. Did we miss your favorite game? Make sure to tell us about it using the comment form...
6 Inventive Gadgets to Make Camping More Fun
A little ingenuity can add a great deal of comfort and convenience at camp. Here are six of the Gear Guy’s favorite camping gadgets. INFLATABLE PILLOW A few breaths inflate the TREKOLOGY ALUFT 2.0 ULTRALIGHT INFLATING PILLOW ($16, trekology.com), a comfy support for...
Extreme Makeovers, Round 29: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
Note: This is the 29th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see...