Tennessee has a strong archery scene anchored by the Tennessee Archery Association (TAA), which runs NFAA-affiliated state tournaments including the TAA State Indoor and the TAA State Field. Memphis hosts the NFAA Indoor Nationals, one of the largest indoor tournaments in the country, drawing over 1,000 archers from across the US and internationally. USA Archery activity in Tennessee runs through clubs and JOAD programs. Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities hold the densest club scenes. Head into East Tennessee and the Smokies, or Middle Tennessee's rolling hills, and you find clubs cut into hardwood with 3D and field courses. Bowhunting is significant statewide. Use the city list below to find the right club for your discipline and location.
Cities with Archery Ranges
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Common questions about archery in Tennessee
Tennessee Archery Association (TAA) and NFAA if your priority is field, indoor, 3D, or NFAA national competition. USA Archery if your goal is JOAD, Olympic recurve, or USA Archery state and national target events. Many Tennessee archers belong to both, especially given Memphis's role hosting NFAA Indoor Nationals.