Tennessee shooting ranges
Tennessee Shooting Ranges: Public, Indoor, Clays and Archery
111 ranges across Tennessee: 11 TWRA public ranges, 30 indoor ranges, 39 outdoor rifle and pistol ranges and gun clubs, 23 trap, skeet and sporting clays fields and 8 archery ranges. Checked October 2026.
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Shooting ranges near you
The six closest ranges, with miles, type and access on every card.
Straight-line miles to the range. Ranges marked call ahead have hours or access that could not be confirmed on their own website.
Map of 109 shooting ranges in Tennessee
Pins with a page open it; others link to the range website. Locations from each range listing; a few are placed at the town center.
Tennessee shooting ranges by type
Each type has its own page with every range, a map and what to know before you go.
TWRA public shooting ranges
The state run ranges on wildlife management areas, open to the public.
| Range | Type | Where | Shooting | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catoosa WMA Genesis Checking Station Range | TWRA public range | Crossville, Cumberland County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
| Catoosa WMA Peavine Campground Range | TWRA public range | Crossville, Cumberland County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
| Cheatham WMA Shooting and Archery Range | TWRA public range | Ashland City, Cheatham County | pistol, rifle and archery | Open to the public |
| Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range | TWRA public range | Sharps Chapel, Union County | rifle, pistol and shotgun | Open to the public |
| John Sevier Hunter Education Center | TWRA public range | Knoxville, Knox County | pistol, rifle, archery and shotgun | Open to the public |
| Lake Graham Firing Range | TWRA public range | Jackson, Madison County | rifle | Open to the public |
| North Cumberland WMA Firing Range | TWRA public range | Pioneer, Campbell County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
| Prentice Cooper WMA Shooting Range | TWRA public range | Chattanooga, Marion County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
| Stones River Hunter Education Center | TWRA public range | Antioch, Davidson County | pistol, rifle and archery | Open to the public |
| TWRA Hunter Education and Range Facility | TWRA public range | Bartlett, Shelby County | pistol and rifle | Open to the public |
| Yanahli Firing Range | TWRA public range | Columbia, Maury County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
TWRA ranges need a range permit or a qualifying hunting or fishing license, as posted on each range listing. See the public ranges page for fees and hours.
Shooting ranges by county
52 of Tennessee’s 95 counties have a listed range. Each county page lists its ranges with public land, seasons and services.
- Anderson County4 ranges
- Blount County3 ranges
- Bradley County2 ranges
- Campbell County2 ranges
- Cannon County1 range
- Carroll County2 ranges
- Carter County1 range
- Cheatham County1 range
- Chester County1 range
- Cocke County1 range
- Coffee County3 ranges
- Cumberland County5 ranges
- Davidson County6 ranges
- Dickson County2 ranges
- Dyer County1 range
- Greene County1 range
- Hamblen County2 ranges
- Hamilton County4 ranges
- Hardeman County1 range
- Hardin County1 range
- Henderson County1 range
- Henry County2 ranges
- Jefferson County1 range
- Knox County2 ranges
- Lawrence County1 range
- Lincoln County1 range
- Macon County2 ranges
- Madison County3 ranges
- Marion County2 ranges
- Marshall County3 ranges
- Maury County5 ranges
- McMinn County1 range
- McNairy County1 range
- Montgomery County4 ranges
- Polk County2 ranges
- Putnam County2 ranges
- Rhea County1 range
- Roane County1 range
- Robertson County1 range
- Rutherford County5 ranges
- Scott County1 range
- Sevier County4 ranges
- Shelby County4 ranges
- Stewart County1 range
- Sullivan County3 ranges
- Sumner County1 range
- Unicoi County1 range
- Union County1 range
- Van Buren County1 range
- Washington County1 range
- Williamson County4 ranges
- Wilson County2 ranges
Shooting ranges near Tennessee cities
Every range within 35 miles of the city, sorted by distance.
Upcoming shooting matches near you
83 upcoming dates within driving distance, checked October 2026.
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry fee | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Aim Small Hit Small Match (Long Range) | Precision rifle | Strategic Edge Gun Range | Strategic Edge Gun Range, Chapel Hill, Marshall County | Details | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | Known Distance Match | High power rifle | Henry County Gun Club | Henry County Gun Club, 1995 Goldston Springs Rd, Puryear, Henry County | Details | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 12, 2026 | Lenny Magill's Glockstore Nashville Indoor Level One USPSA | USPSA | Glockstore Nashville | Glockstore, 1930 Air Lane Drive, Nashville, Davidson County | Details | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MSSA USPSA Match | USPSA | Memphis Sport Shooting Association, Inc. | Memphis Sport Shooting Association, Lakeland, Shelby County | Details | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MSSA XTC Across the Course Match | High power rifle | Memphis Sport Shooting Association, Inc. | Memphis Sport Shooting Association, Lakeland, Shelby County | Details | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MTSA Steel Challenge (2026-10-10) | Steel | Middle Tennessee Sporting Association | MTSA range, 175 Dry Branch Rd., Dixon Springs, Smith County | Details | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA CMP Rimfire Sporter Matches | Smallbore rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Enter | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA Long Range Match Weekend | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | RK Gun Show Murfreesboro | Gun show | R.K. Shows, Inc. | Grand Station, 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd Suite C, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $7.50-$16.50 | Details |
| Oct 10, 2026 | West Tennessee Rimfire TSF NRL22 October 2026 | Precision rifle | West Tennessee Rimfire / Tennessee Sports Foundation | Tennessee Sports Foundation, 3583 Riverside Dr, Jackson, Madison County | Details | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA 22 LR Vintage Sniper Team (VST) Match | Smallbore rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | TSF Defensive Pistol Match (2026-10-11) | IDPA | The Tennessee Sports Foundation, Inc. | Tennessee Sports Foundation, 3583 Riverside Drive, Jackson, Madison County | $15 non-members, $10 members, first-timers free | Details |
Gear for a day at the range
Ear and eye protection, targets and a bag, the four things every range asks for.
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Electronic ear protection
Muffs that cut gunshots and let you hear range commands. Most ranges require ear and eye protection.
Shooting glasses
Impact rated lenses; clear for indoor lanes, amber or yellow for clays.
Paper and steel targets
Many ranges sell targets but cost less bought ahead. Check what the range allows; some ban steel.
Questions about Tennessee shooting ranges
How many shooting ranges are in Tennessee?
111 are listed here, checked October 2026: 11 TWRA public ranges, 30 indoor, 39 outdoor rifle and pistol, 23 clay target and 8 archery.
Are there free public shooting ranges in Tennessee?
TWRA runs 11 public ranges on wildlife management areas. Most need a TWRA range permit or a qualifying license rather than a daily fee; each listing shows the rule.
Do I need a permit to shoot at a TWRA range?
Yes, at most staffed and unstaffed TWRA ranges: a range permit or a hunting or fishing license that covers range use, as posted for each range. Check the range listing before you go.
What is the closest shooting range to me?
Use the Ranges near me button at the top. It sorts every listed range by distance from your location, in your browser.
Where can I shoot sporting clays in Tennessee?
23 trap, skeet and sporting clays ranges are listed on the clay target page, with the clubs that hold registered shoots.
Can I rent a gun at a Tennessee range?
Most indoor ranges rent pistols and some rifles, usually with a rule that you bring a friend or shoot in a lane with the gun. Look for rentals in the range features.
What do I need to bring to a shooting range?
Eye protection, ear protection, your gun in a case, ammunition the range allows and targets. Many indoor ranges sell all of these.
Where are the shooting matches?
83 upcoming matches and shoots are listed on the shooting events page, from trap and skeet to USPSA, IDPA and precision rifle.
How current is this list?
Checked October 2026 from TWRA, club and range websites. Ranges that could not be confirmed open are left off.