Overmountain District - Sequoyah Council, Scouting America

Overmountain District - Sequoyah Council, Scouting America Overmountain District of the Sequoyah Council, BSA serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. They arrived at Sycamore Shoals on the 25th.

After winning a decisive victory at the Battle of Camden in August 1780, British General Charles Cornwallis invaded North Carolina, and sent Major Patrick Ferguson into the mountains to root out the Patriot irregulars and protect the region's loyalists. Ferguson quickly routed McDowell's badly-outnumbered force, and McDowell retreated across the mountains to the Washington District. Ferguson pardo

ned a captured frontiersmen named Samuel Phillips (a cousin to Isaac Shelby) so that Phillips could carry a message to the Overmountain settlements. In the message, Ferguson warned the Overmountain Men that if they didn't lay down their arms, he would "march his army over the mountains, hang their leaders, and lay waste the country with fire and sword." Campbell and his company of 400 Virginians gathered in Abingdon on lands owned by Capt. Andrew Colvill, now known as the Abingdon Muster Grounds, on the banks of Wolf Creek on September 23, 1780 and began the first leg of the march to meet up with a group of "Tennesseans" at Rocky Mount on September 24. On September 26, after a fiery sermon by Reverend Samuel Doak, the Overmountain Men began their long trek over the Blue Ridge, marching from Sycamore Shoals to the base of Roan Mountain, where they camped for the night.

.🚨 Pack Leaders: Please share with your Cub Scout families! 🚨🦖⛺ KID KAMPOREE 2026 – Dino Dig Adventure! ⛺🦖Calling all Ti...
06/18/2026

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🚨 Pack Leaders: Please share with your Cub Scout families! 🚨

🦖⛺ KID KAMPOREE 2026 – Dino Dig Adventure! ⛺🦖

Calling all Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of adventure, exploration, and prehistoric fun at Kid Kamporee, July 11-12!

Your Cub Scouts will enjoy:
🎯 Range & Target Activities
💦 Aquatics
🎨 Crafts
🔬 STEM Activities
🌿 Nature Walks
🏕️ Overnight Camping
🍽️ Meals Included
🎖️ Event Patch for Participants

Whether your family is brand new to camping or already loves the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to create memories, build friendships, and experience the excitement of Scouting together.

💲 Cost:
• $35 Cub Scouts & Siblings
• $20 Adults

📅 Important Dates
👕 June 25 – Shirt Order Deadline (register by midnight to receive a custom event shirt)
✅ July 3 – Final Registration Deadline

🔗 Register today: scoutingevent.com/713-kidkamporee26

📣 Pack Leaders: Please help us spread the word by sharing this post in your Pack Facebook groups, email newsletters, and family communications. Let's make this our biggest Kid Kamporee yet!

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Updated flyer to reflect changes in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Event.
05/22/2026

Updated flyer to reflect changes in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Event.

☀️ Summer Hours Are Here! ☀️As we head into an exciting summer of camp, adventures, service projects, and community outr...
05/20/2026

☀️ Summer Hours Are Here! ☀️

As we head into an exciting summer of camp, adventures, service projects, and community outreach, please note our updated summer operating hours for the Sequoyah Council Service Center and Johnson City Scout Shop.

Our staff is hard at work not only supporting summer camp operations, but also expanding Scouting opportunities across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Throughout the summer, our membership and program teams will be out in communities across the council working to connect more families with the adventure, leadership, and lifelong values of Scouting.

To help us best serve you during this busy season, we encourage families and volunteers to call ahead or schedule an appointment when possible.

General Inquiries:
📞 423-952-6961
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for all you do to support Scouting this summer! 🏕️⚜️

🇺🇸 Join us in honoring our nation’s fallen heroes during two Memorial Day Flag Decoration events in Northeast Tennessee....
05/14/2026

🇺🇸 Join us in honoring our nation’s fallen heroes during two Memorial Day Flag Decoration events in Northeast Tennessee.
For more than 75 years, Scouts and community service organizations have partnered to place flags in remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Everyone wishing to pay their respects is invited to attend.

📍 Andrew Johnson National Cemetery — Greeneville, TN
🗓 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 5:00 PM

📍 Mountain Home VA National Cemetery — Johnson City, TN
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM
⚠️ IMPORTANT FOR MOUNTAIN HOME PARTICIPANTS:
This year, volunteers should meet at the MAIN CEMETERY GATE for the opening ceremony. (Previously we met at the gazebo.)

Scouting America, GSUSA, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, veterans groups, and other service organizations regularly come together for this meaningful tradition.
All volunteers will be instructed to follow Arlington Standards while placing flags throughout the cemeteries.
Come help us remember, honor, and serve. 🇺🇸

The Scout Shop is on the move—same address, brand new room! 🏕️✨ The last day in the current location is April 24. The sh...
04/21/2026

The Scout Shop is on the move—same address, brand new room! 🏕️✨ The last day in the current location is April 24. The shop will reopen in the new space on May 4, ready to serve!

Both the front and side doors will be open for your convenience during regular Council & Shop business hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Sat: 10 am – 3 pm

The Scout Shop hours will remain the same:
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed for lunch: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 – 3:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

🏕️🇺🇸 Scouts—Help Prepare History for America 250! 🇺🇸🏕️Come help clean up the Abingdon Muster Grounds Overmountain Victor...
04/21/2026

🏕️🇺🇸 Scouts—Help Prepare History for America 250! 🇺🇸🏕️

Come help clean up the Abingdon Muster Grounds Overmountain Victory Trail in preparation for a busy season of 250th anniversary events!

Join us on April 25th for Park Service Day and be part of getting this historic site ready to welcome visitors from across the country.

✨ Why Scouts should join:
• Earn service hours
• Help preserve a Revolutionary War landmark
• Be part of the America 250 celebration
• Show Scout leadership in action

🎖️ All participating Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Liberty 250 Patch as a symbol of service and patriotism!

Let’s work together to make the Muster Grounds shine for this historic milestone 🇺🇸

📍 Abingdon Muster Grounds
📅 April 25

The Sequoyah Council Service Center is closed today, Friday, April 3rd.
04/03/2026

The Sequoyah Council Service Center is closed today, Friday, April 3rd.

The Sequoyah Council Service Center will be closed Friday, April 3rd.
03/31/2026

The Sequoyah Council Service Center will be closed Friday, April 3rd.

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Sequoyah Council Service Center, 129 Boone Ridge Drive
Johnson City, TN
37615

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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