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
How to be a zero-waste Scout troop
Scouts are the ultimate planet protectors. We use public lands responsibly. We pick up litter left behind by strangers. We volunteer our time for service projects that improve trails, control erosion and protect animals. These efforts are laudable, but we should ask...
BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021
The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program. Starting Aug. 1, the membership fee for Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting...
Six things to know about the positions of responsibility for Star, Life and Eagle
A teenager’s life is full of responsibilities. Get good grades! Take care of the family car! Show up on time for your summer job! Their life in Scouting is no different. Young people who want to earn the Star, Life or Eagle ranks in Scouts BSA must take on...
The 10 essentials — A 21st century update
Navigation A topographic map for identifying landscape features on your hike remains required navigational gear. With a printed map, you don’t have to worry about battery life or electronics failing or getting dropped. Likewise, a compass is foolproof and simple;...
BSA Membership Fee Increase Details and FAQ – Updated 6/4/2021
Over the last year, we have seen the Scouting community come together, even while being physically apart, to bring solutions, relief and comfort to those in need. Scouting continues to be a vital partner for communities across the country. The value of Scouting is...
They’re now Eagle Scouts, fulfilling a promise they made to each other as Tigers
One sentence is all it took. Soon after becoming Cub Scouts, seven boys listened as their Cubmaster told them this: “Only about 4% to 6% of Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award.” While earning the highest rank in Scouts BSA is hardly the only sign of a successful...
Camp staffer with autism shares how to help others thrive at camp
When he was 3 years old, Elliot Paisner was diagnosed with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. He faced challenges, but he knew he had the support he needed to succeed, thanks to Scouting. Today, he’s an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, lodge...
Eagle project brings awareness about organ donation to Utah’s roads and highways
The road to an Eagle Scout service project can begin anywhere. It might even begin on an actual road. Last year, Catcher McCardell was on a family vacation in Colorado when he engaged in a timeless road trip pastime: seeing how many different kinds of license plates...
Focus on fun, family and the future: Six tips for Cub Scout summer activities
Hello, summer! We’ve been expecting you — and especially your long days, warm weather and break from school. Most Cub Scout packs slow down in the summer. Dens don’t meet, advancement pauses and packs schedule outdoor activities instead of traditional monthly...