Manchester, TN - Arnold Air Force Base Rifle Range

May 31, 2025 - June 01, 2025

This is a traditional 25m Project Appleseed rifle event.

Centerfire is NOT allowed at this event - 22 Rimfire Only.

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Address: Rifle Range Road, Manchester, TN 37355

Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event

Safety Notice:


Subject to state and local laws, Instructors at your event may have discounted .22 ammo available. Reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page for availability.

Range Fee: None

Camping Available:

None on site, this is a Military Base. KOA in Manchester

Hotels:

Microtel Inn & Suites
    201 Expressway Drive
    I-24 Exit 114
    Manchester, TN 37355
   (931) 723-7001 or 800-771-7171

Directions:

Manchester is between Nashville and Chattanooga, TENN, on I-24.
From I-24 get off at exit 117 South East of Manchester, proceed west on Arnold AFB's Wattendorf Memorial Highway towards Tullahoma about 8-9 miles.  Watch for the signs for the AEDC Rifle Range and Tennessee National Guard Ranges and turn right on Rifle Range road. Once on the Rifle Range Road cross railroad tracks then about 1/8 to 1/4 mile turn right into the Rifle Range complex, there is a Vietnam era Armored Personnel Carrier on display just inside the gate. Follow the Appleseed Signs to the MP Range

From Tullahoma, Tenn.  at the light on highway 55 as you are leaving Tullahoma turn right on the AEDC Access Road which becomes Wattendorf Memorial Highway once on base, drive approx 2-3 miles, watch for the rifle range signs and turn left on Rifle Range Road. Cross a railroad track and a few hundred yards later turn right at the range entrance.

IMPORTANT – DRIVE SLOW ONCE INSIDE THE RANGE COMPLEX -There often are National Guard or Active Duty Military units training on other ranges in the complex and/or civilian NRA and CMP rifle competitions.   Please use directions printed above. Using the address for directions will instruct you to go through the military base...which isn't permitted.

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State Laws to be aware of:

It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.

Tennessee State Firearms Laws

Misc:

For Pistol Clinics: A centerfire pistol up to .45 caliber, especially your carry pistol, is preferred.  If you bring a 22, you will gain valuable marksmanship skills without the expense of centerfire ammunition. However, you will not get the chance to practice getting used to recoil...which is a vital skill.  If you have both types, bring them.

For Rifle Events: This is a 25 meter event, so bring the 22s and gain valuable marksmanship skills without the expense of center fire.

No alcohol permitted

For more information contact:

Name: TN State Coordinator Email Address: TN@appleseedinfo.org