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Tennessee Public Shooting Ranges
Ranges run by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on wildlife management areas, open to anyone with the right permit or license.
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Tennessee public ranges near you
The six closest, with miles on every card.
Straight-line miles to the range.
Where the public ranges are
Most common: rifle, pistol, archery and shotgun.
Every listed public range in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Ranges with their own page link to it.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Pistol, rifle and archery. Open to the public.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Pistol, rifle and archery. Open to the public.
Pistol, rifle, archery and shotgun. Open to the public.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Pistol and rifle. Open to the public.
Rifle, pistol and shotgun. Open to the public.
From each range’s website or the TWRA listing, checked October 2026. Hours and fees change; call before you go.
TWRA range hours and permits
| Range | Where | Hours | Permit or fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catoosa WMA Genesis Checking Station Range | Crossville, Cumberland County | Daily, daylight only; closed during some deer archery and turkey hunts | Tier 1 TWRA range permit or hunting/fishing combo license; buy from license agent or online, no sales at range |
| Catoosa WMA Peavine Campground Range | Crossville, Cumberland County | April 1-Jan 31, daylight only; closed during some archery and turkey hunts | Tier 1 TWRA range permit or hunting/fishing combo license; no sales at range |
| Cheatham WMA Shooting and Archery Range | Ashland City, Cheatham County | Daily 10 am-2 pm | Tier 1 TWRA range permit ($5.00 per 2 hours or $100 annual) or valid hunting license; permits sold online only |
| Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range | Sharps Chapel, Union County | Thu-Fri noon to sunset; Sat-Sun sunrise to sunset; closed during big game hunts | Tier 1 TWRA range permit or combo license |
| John Sevier Hunter Education Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Closed 1st full weekend monthly. Rifle/pistol/archery: Tue, Thu, Sun 1-5 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm. Shotgun: Sat-Sun 1-5 pm. Follows Knox County Schools weather closures. | Tier 2 TWRA range permit ($7.50 per 2 hours or $150 annual) |
| Lake Graham Firing Range | Jackson, Madison County | Open only the three weeks before deer and spring turkey season (published dates e.g. Oct 26-27, Nov 2-3, 9-10), 8 am-4:30 pm | Tier 1 TWRA range permit ($5.00 per 2 hours or $100 annual); annual license holders exempt from Tier 1 permit; required age 16+ |
| North Cumberland WMA Firing Range | Pioneer, Campbell County | Not published | Tier 1 TWRA range permit or combo license |
| Prentice Cooper WMA Shooting Range | Chattanooga, Marion County | Thu-Sat, daylight only; closed during WMA big game hunts | Tier 1 TWRA range permit or combo license |
| Stones River Hunter Education Center | Antioch, Davidson County | Fri-Sun, seasonal hours (earlier last permit sales in winter); closed listed holidays | Tier 2 TWRA range permit ($7.50 per 2 hours or $150 annual); cash or check at range, cards online |
| TWRA Hunter Education and Range Facility | Bartlett, Shelby County | Tue 12-9 pm; Thu 11 am-9 pm; Sat 9 am-4:30 pm; Sun 1-6 pm | Tier 3 TWRA range permit ($9.50 per hour or $300 annual); Hunter Education Center permit required |
| Yanahli Firing Range | Columbia, Maury County | Oct 1-Dec 31, Fri-Sun 12-5 pm; closed Jan-Sept | TWRA range permit or valid hunting license |
As posted by TWRA for each range.
Gear for Tennessee public ranges
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 public ranges
How many public ranges are in Tennessee?
11 are listed here, checked October 2026.
Which county has the most public ranges?
Cumberland County, with 2.
Are Tennessee public ranges open to the public?
11 of 11 are open to the public; the rest are clubs or call ahead.
Who runs public shooting ranges in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, on its wildlife management areas.
Do TWRA ranges cost anything?
Most need a TWRA range permit or a hunting or fishing license that covers range use; the fee and rule for each range are in the list.
Are TWRA ranges staffed?
Some have range officers on set days and others are unstaffed and open dawn to dusk. Hours are listed per range.
What should I bring to a public 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.