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
Scouters prepare for another paddling trip to fight against cancer
Every year since 2000, a group of kayakers paddle from Miami to Key West, Fla., to raise money in the fight against cancer. Over the years, the group, called Castaways Against Cancer, has raised more than $1.3 million, and this year’s trek might be its most...
How this proud mom created custom Eagle Scout court of honor programs
The trail to the Eagle Scout Award has been conquered more than 2 million times, and yet no two Eagle Scouts are the same. Elaine Mitchell had that in mind when planning the Eagle Scout court of honor for her children, Marina and Grant. She wanted next month’s...
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 23
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...
How To Buy a Great Hydration Pack For Water on the Go
Hydration packs have built-in access to water you can drink while you’re wearing the pack. They come in many designs and sizes, specialized for activities like hiking, mountain biking and running. Like a camel, these packs are equipped with a special bladder that lets...
New River Gorge, just minutes from the Summit, becomes our 63rd national park
The New River Gorge in West Virginia, a wild and wonderful adventure playground conveniently located in the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s backyard, has officially become our country’s 63rd national park. That’s great news for the Summit, which already takes full advantage...
Five things young people can do after becoming Eagle Scouts
After an Eagle Scout court of honor, with all the air-fives exchanged and all the red, white and blue cupcakes reduced to crumbs, it might feel like the end of a young person’s character-building journey. But for many newly minted Eagle Scouts, their Scouting...
Use your head and protect it while driving ATVs
Before hitting the trail, you want to Be Prepared. And if you’re driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), part of being prepared is wearing a helmet. A properly fit off-road vehicle helmet is your most critical piece of safety gear, according to Polaris Industries, the...
Eagle Scout with Down syndrome enjoys every minute of journey toward program’s highest rank
It’s been 11 years since Tim Burns first spotted the Eagle Scout badge in his Scout Handbook. He knew he wanted it — though, like most new Scouts, he didn’t fully understand all the hard work it would take to get there. He does now. Last month, Tim earned the Eagle...
Cub Scouts can build some fun with new Modular Design Preview Adventure
Do your Cub Scouts love to create and build? Then, they’ll be thrilled with the new Modular Design Cub Scout Preview Adventure presented by Snap Ships. Preview Adventures launched two years ago to deliver new adventures on Scouting.org instead of in a handbook. They...