Happy Boxwell Day!

HAPPY, HAPPY Boxwell Day! TODAY IS BOXWELL’S ANNIVERSARY!!

On July 5, 1921 the VERY FIRST Boxwell opened in Linton, TN.

A truck picked up Scouts going to camp at the intersection of the Belle Meade and Harding Road at 10am and 4:30pm.  Camp only ran for about three weeks at the time and cost less than $6 a week!

We are hoping to start a new tradition, not just here at VirtualBoxwell, but across Middle Tennessee Council by celebrating BOXWELL DAY–a day commemorating the opening of the first Boxwell.

Share this message far and wide.  If you use social media, share the post.  If you are looking on the website, share the link.  Spread the word so that everyone knows this is a new Middle Tennessee Council holiday!

Thank you to all the professionals, volunteers and staff members who have worked for 100 summers to keep Boxwell alive and flourishing!

Boxwell Day, 2020

Skilled Trades Center Dedication

Thursday, October 12 was a big night for Middle Tennessee Council, Boxwell Reservation, and our own Jason Flannery. The Roy Grindstaff Skilled Trades Center was dedicated at Camp Parnell. On hand were Aubrey Harwell, John Cage, The Pfeffers, and of course Robin Grindstaff Hurdle. A Skilled Trades Center was part of Jason Flannery’s vision for Boxwell even before he became Reservation Director. And now, Boxwell is the only Scout camp in the nation with such a facility. Congratulations to all involved for making this dream a reality.

Roy Grindstaff Skilled Trades Center, October 12, 2023

Merry Christmas 2021

As has become a tradition around here, we present you with Tom Willhite as Santa Claus. DE Buff Groth is asking for gifts!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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Tom Willhite as Santa Claus at a Council Christmas party; 1980 Parnell Camp Director Buff Groth on his lap