Lodge History
Pellissippi Lodge 230 is a local lodge of the Order of the Arrow (OA), the honor society of the Boy Scouts of America, serving the Great Smoky Mountain Council in Tennessee. The lodge’s name, “Pellissippi,” is derived from the Native American word for the Tennessee River, honoring the cultural heritage of the region.
Pellissippi Lodge was chartered in 1943, originally formed as a part of the council’s efforts to promote leadership and service within the Scouting program. Like many OA lodges, Pellissippi Lodge has focused on promoting the principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service through a variety of programs, including camp work projects, fellowship events, and induction ceremonies for new members.
Over the years, Pellissippi Lodge has grown into an active and respected part of the Great Smoky Mountain Council, hosting numerous events such as ordeals, conclaves, and NOAC delegations. The lodge also participates in community service projects and provides leadership training for its members.
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Tom Pierce
Henry Callaway
Abner Glover
Jim Breshnahan
Jim Montgomery
David Vise
Warren Boop
Tarrell Wilson
Ronnie Davis
Larry Doyle
Buddy Allison
Don England
Mike Pelton
Steve Thornton
Jim Mcdade
David Barker
Craig Huffaker
Bo Croley
David Vanaman
Ed Jennings
Andy Morton
James Ratledge
Glen Pierce
Ben Alford
Tom Ladd
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Jack Ebel
Dwight Starnes
Robert Sharp
Tom Ballard
Terry Vittetoe
James Flatt
Bill Clary
Gary Hensley
Mikkie Goins
David Clary
Wade Hembree
Doug Randolph
Jeff Moser
Mark Hembree
Keith Bailey
David Parker
Stacy McGill
Nathan Hopkins
Mark Houge
Loren Huddleston
Bobby Phillips
Brian Gosset
Lee Alford
Josh Stevens
James White
Jeremy Rochat
Andy Lee
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Jesse Richmond
Shaun O’Malley
John Shanks
Drew Fisher
Ben Winder
Corey Theiss
Taylor Clark
Ian Turnbull
Aaron Cowen-Banker
Scott Carter
Josh Melton
Jacob McCrary
Josh Cook
Robbie Farmer
Cothron Theiss
Caleb Douglas
Nathan Holland
Jesse Mullins
John Campbell
Luke Williams
Hadassah Hall
Jason Shaw
Connor Hall
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