Troop 8 BSA

07/22/2026

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07/20/2026

Troop 8 Update: July 19, 2026

For our meeting tomorrow night, we will meet at the Mendota Trail Benhams trailhead for a bike ride. If you don’t ride a bike, bring your hiking shoes and you can join a trail hike. Gather between 6 and 6:30 - we will plan to start our ride or hike around 6:30.
The address is 7720 Rich Valley Road Bristol, VA. We will ride out and back.
Bring water bottle and rain gear. Helmet is mandatory - you won’t be allowed to ride without one.
Parents, siblings, and friends, you are welcome to join us! Otherwise, scouts can be picked up at the Benhams trailhead at 8:30.
If you need help with transporting your bike or if you need a ride, please contact Mr. Rutherford or Mrs. Adams.

07/16/2026

Troop 8 has been asked for volunteers to participate in a flag ceremony at a special presentation honoring John Tickle, a Bristolian and chairman of Strongwell in Bristol (and an Eagle Scout from troop 8!).

This event will take place at the Summit in West Virginia on Saturday July 25. Transportation will be provided. Scouts will return to Bristol later that same day.

We have room to take five scouts. Please contact Mr. Rutherford if you are interested. This is a great opportunity to visit one of Scouting’s high adventure bases and the home of the National Jamboree!

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07/13/2026

Change of plans. Due to the possiblility of rain and thunder, Troop 8 will meet at Interstate Bowl (3178 Linden Dr, Bristol, VA 24202) to do some bowling instead of fishing. Meet at 6:30 at the bowling alley. Pick up will be between 7:30/8. If you are able to chip in $4 for shoes, the troop will cover the rest. Please don't let cost keep you from attending.
Please contact Becky Adams at -423-742-0899 if you have any questions. Thank you.

07/12/2026

Monday (July13) we will meet, weather permitting, at Steele Creek Park waterfront to do some fishing. We plan to meet from 6:30-8pm.

Fishers will need a license to fish if they are 13 or older. Scouts under 13 can fish for free. If you are old like to get a fishing license you may click the link: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx
Bring a fishing rod and tackle. We will have a couple of extra rods in case they are needed.

Scouts who do not wish to fish, bring an outdoor game to play.

Parents and siblings are welcome to come. Friends are welcome too.

We will update if weather forces a change.

07/03/2026

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05/22/2026

Folks, we don’t like to cancel trips, but with 100% chance of rain this weekend and the likelihood of thunderstorms, on top of Grayson Highlands in a tent is not where we need to be!

Safety is our primary goal.

In collaboration with our friends at Bristol Troop 3, we have decided to postpone our backpacking trip.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend with your family. Remember, we won’t meet on Monday May 25.

Our next meeting will be Monday June 1 and our next outing will be camping at South Holston Lake on June 5-7.

05/12/2026

Troop 8 Alum Eagle Scout Lane Carroll came by and helped our Tenderfoot Scouts working on their Second Class First Aid requirements. Lane is about two months away from finishing his PA studies at Emory and Henry University. Thanks, Lane!

04/24/2026

Our condolences go out to the Branham family, especially Joe, Tyler, Conner, and Stephanie.

View Robert Perry "Bob" Branham's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

04/20/2026

Tonight, we will meet at Sugar Hollow Park (not at the church) to complete our orienteering work. Scouts who have not already completed a 1-mile orienteering course will be able to complete this rank requirement. We will work on this in teams. Bring a compass if you have one. We will be meeting early, to try to get this in before sunset.

Scouts may arrive between 6:00 and 6:30. Meet at the park headquarters (up the hill past the dam, HQ at the top of the hill on the right — look for the white house). We will check/verify our pacing before heading out in teams to complete the 1-mile course.

Please dress appropriately for the cool weather. Wear your troop 8 hoodie!

Parents, pick up will be 8:30 at the same site as drop off.

Additional reminder: we are in the process of registering for summer camp (June 14-20). When you get a summer camp payment link, please send payment ASAP, as we cannot select a scout’s classes until payment has been received!