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Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays in Tennessee
Trap fields, skeet fields, 5-stand and sporting clays courses across Tennessee, the best way to sharpen up before dove and duck season.
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Tennessee clay target ranges near you
The six closest, with miles on every card.
Straight-line miles to the range.
Where the clay target ranges are
Most common: trap, sporting clays, skeet and 5-stand.
Every listed clay target range in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Ranges with their own page link to it.
Sporting clays and archery. Members only.
Trap. Open to the public.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Skeet, trap, 5-stand, sporting clays and shotgun. Open to the public.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Sporting clays, trap, skeet, 5-stand and shotgun. Open to the public.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Sporting clays, trap, skeet and 5-stand. Call ahead about access.
Skeet, trap and shotgun. Call ahead about access.
Sporting clays, trap and skeet. Members only.
Skeet, trap, sporting clays, 5-stand, pistol and rifle. Open to the public.
Sporting clays, trap and skeet. Open to the public.
Skeet, trap and 5-stand. Members only.
Sporting clays, 5-stand and archery. Open to the public.
Trap, skeet and shotgun. Members only.
Sporting clays, 5-stand and shotgun. Open to the public.
Sporting clays, 3d archery and shotgun. Call ahead about access.
Skeet, trap, sporting clays, 5-stand and shotgun. Members only.
From each range’s website or the TWRA listing, checked October 2026. Hours and fees change; call before you go.
Upcoming shooting matches near Tennessee clay target ranges
7 upcoming dates within driving distance, checked October 2026.
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry fee | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Fundraiser | Sporting clays | Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Nashville Gun Club, 1100 County Hospital Road, Nashville, Davidson County | $250 individual | Enter |
| Mar 6 to Mar 7, 2027 | TNSCTP Ironman 2027 | Youth match | Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee Wildlife Federation) | Nashville Gun Club, 1100 County Hospital Rd, Nashville, Davidson County | Details | |
| Mar 20 to Mar 21, 2027 | TNSCTP Smashtown Skeet Classic 2027 | Skeet | Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee Wildlife Federation) | Nashville Gun Club and satellites, Nashville, Davidson County | Details | |
| Apr 17 to Apr 18, 2027 | TNSCTP Muletown Trap Showdown 2027 | Trap | Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee Wildlife Federation) | Maury County Gun Club and satellites, Columbia, Maury County | Details | |
| May 1, 2027 | State 4-H Shotgun Jamboree | Youth match | Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports (UT Extension) | Nashville Gun Club, Nashville, Davidson County | Details | |
| May 15 to May 16, 2027 | TNSCTP Bigfoot Blast 2027 | Sporting clays | Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee Wildlife Federation) | Cross Creek Clays, Palmyra, Montgomery County | Details | |
| Jun 21 to Jun 26, 2027 | TNSCTP 2027 State Championships | Youth match | Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee Wildlife Federation) | Nashville Gun Club, Nashville, Davidson County | Details |
Gear for Tennessee clay target ranges
Ear and eye protection, targets and a bag, the four things every range asks for.
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Shooting vest
Pockets for shells and empties, with a recoil pad on the shooting shoulder.
Choke tube set
Skeet, improved cylinder and modified chokes for different clay distances.
Questions about Tennessee clay target ranges
How many clay target ranges are in Tennessee?
23 are listed here, checked October 2026.
Which county has the most clay target ranges?
Montgomery County, with 2.
Are Tennessee clay target ranges open to the public?
9 of 23 are open to the public; the rest are clubs or call ahead.
What is the difference between trap, skeet and sporting clays?
Trap throws targets away from you, skeet crosses them from two towers, and sporting clays is a walking course of different target presentations.
Do I need my own shotgun?
Many clay ranges rent shotguns and sell shells; call ahead to check.
Is clay shooting good practice for bird hunting?
Yes. Dove, duck and quail hunters use sporting clays and skeet to practice crossing and rising shots.
What should I bring to a clay target range?
Eye and ear protection, your gun cased and unloaded, ammunition the range allows and targets.
How do I find the closest one?
Use the near me button or pick a county at the top of this page.