Scouting Ideas,
Resources & Links
WEBSITES
for
INFORMATION AND SCOUT
ACTIVITIES
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Middle Tennessee Council,
provides various
scouting and Middle
Tennessee Council
information as well as
links to other scout
websites. Call
1-800-899-7268 or visit
www.mtcbsa.org
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The Patch Place,
Cub Scout fun patches.
www.thepatchplace.com
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Maury County -
There are several places
to see and things to do
in Maury County. Visit
www.tennesseetourist.com/columbia.asp
for a list of things in
the area.
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Nashville Zoo,
Overnight Campouts,
tours, etc. Call (615)
www.nashvillezoo.org
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Vanderbilt Dyer
Observatory
- Offers Scout Night
stargazing and
astronomy. Call (615)
373-4897
www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu/index.htm
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Owl's Hill Nature Center
in Brentwood.
offers a safe home for
over 30 species of
birds, foxes, coyote,
bob cats, racoons,
skunks, snakes, owls and
other critters! Also,
offers Scout programs.
Call (615) 370-4672 or
visit
www.owlshill.org
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Saturn Corporation
in Spring Hill. Offers
free plant tours during
the week. Children must
be at least 6 years old
and 42 inches tall to
tour the plant.
Call
1-800-326-3321 or visit
www.saturn.com/company/visit_us
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Nissan
in Symrna. Offers free
plant tours for ages 10
years and older.
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Call (615) 459-1444
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Gotta Bead
in Franklin, TN, will
host a scout beading
class where they learn
to make bead jewelry.
Call (615) 778-8811 or
visit
www.gottabead.com
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Adventure Science Museum
in Nashville, TN. Call
(615) 862-5160 or visit
www.adventuresci.com
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Cumberland Caverns
in McMinnville, TN
offers cave tours and
overnight campouts: Call
(931) 668-4396 or visit
www.cumberlandcaverns.com
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US Space and Rocket
Center
in Huntsville, AL offers
scout programs related
to aero-space: Call
1-800-601-7074 or visit
www.spacecamp.com
and click on US Space
and Rocket center.
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Maury Regional Airport
in Mt. Pleasant, TN.
Will arrange an airport
tour. Call (931)
379-5511 or visit
www.maurywebpages.com/airport.htm
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Mt. Pleasant Phosphate
Museum -
Featuring fossils,
arrowheads, Civil War
relics, local history,
phosphate history, old
farming tools and
special monthly
exhibits. Call
(931-379-9511) for
additional information.
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The Discovery House
Museum
in Murfreesboro.
Hands-on arts and
sciences museum where
children and adults can
explore the environment.
Museum also offers
educational programs on
topics varying from
archaeology to
gardening. Call (615)
890-2300
503 North Maple Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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Tennessee Wildlife
Observation
Area-Monsanto Ponds -
At the close of
manufacturing operations
in 1986, Monsanto turned
5,345 acres, originally
obtained for mineral
rights, into one of the
state's most precious
wetlands.Included are
wildlife observations
areas and an abundance
of waterfowl and
wildlife for viewing.
Located on Monsanto Rd.,
Hwy. 50 West. Give them
a call at 931-388-2155
for additional
information.
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Tennessee Tourist
is an informational
website listing various
attractions and calendar
of events by County. Go
to
www.tennesseetourist.com
and click on attractions
then the county to view
potential field trip
activities for your Den.
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William P. Ridley 4H
Center in Columbia,
offers various
conservation, wildlife,
bugs and critters
programs and activities
for scouts. Call (931)
388-4011 or visit
www.utextension.utk.edu/ridley4hcenter
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Mad Science
in Nashville, offers
scout programs and
includes hands on
science activities.
Call (615) 650-0078 or
visit
www.madscience.org:8080/nashville
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YMCA
in Brentwood. Ability
to rent a rock climbing
wall. Call (615)
259-9622 or visit
www.ymcamidtn.org/brentwood
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Tennessee State Museum
in Nashville.
Admission to the
museum's permanent
exhibits, the Military
Museum and the State
Capitol is always
free. Most temporary
exhibits are also free
although a few may
charge admission. Call
(615) 741-2692 or visit
www.tnmuseum.org
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Tennessee Agricultural
Museum Ellington
Agricultural Center
in Nashville. The
self-guided tour is free
for individuals. Group
reservations are
required with a small
fee for demonstrations
and educational
programs. Call (615)
837-5197 or visit
www.picktnproducts.org
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Cheekwood
in Nashville. Half
price after 3:00 p.m.
Call (615) 356-8000 or
visit
www.cheekwood.org
provides unique
experience of art and
gardens.
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Bicentennial Capital
Mall/Farmers Market
in Nashville. Provides a
taste of Tennessee
history, natural wonders
and a lot of fun. A
variety planned programs
and activities
available. Call (615)
741-5800 or visit
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/bicenmal/
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The Tennessean
Newspaper in Nashville.
Offers free tours each
week. No tours
available during the
summer months. Call
(615) 1-800-342-8237
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Downtown Franklin Tours,
Franklin. Offers
various walking tours.
There is one called "I
Spy" for children. They
will make a brass
rubbing, draw windows
and doors and find
architectural objects,
all on or around
Franklin's historic Main
Street and square. Call
(615) 516-2011 or visit
www.franklinonfoot.com
and click on Tours.
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Travellers Rest
Plantation and Museum
in Nashville. Offers
educational programs and
guided tours. Call
(615) 832-8197 or visit
www.travellersrestplantation.org
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Belle Meade Plantation
in Nashville. Offers
historical educational
programs and guided
tours. Call (615)
356-0501 or visit
www.bellemeadeplantation.com
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The Hermitage
in Nashville. Guided
tours of Andrew
Jackson's home, the 7th
U.S. President, and
information regarding
the life and times of
Andrew Jackson. Call
(615) 889-2941 x 212 or
visit
www.thehermitage.com
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Purity Dairies
in Nashville. Gives
free tours and samples.
Call (615) 244-1900 or
visit
www.puritydairies.com/home
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The Parthenon/Art Museum
in Nashville. The only
full scale reproduction
of the original
Parthenon Temple in
Athens, Greece in the
world. Call (615)
862-8431 or visit
www.nashville.gov/parthenon
