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Tennessee Valley Airgunners / Blue Airgun Range

East side of Knoxville, Tennessee
Open clubOutdoor
Address East side of Knoxville, TN; approximately one mile off Highway 11 at/near Woodson Road per club directions; exact street address not captured. Website airgunnation.com

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Tennessee Valley Airgunners operates the Blue Airgun Range on the east side of Knoxville with a primary focus on field target shooting plus other airgun competitions and fun shoots. The club's website explicitly mentions airgun programming. Provides East Tennessee / Knoxville metro AAFTA-style coverage.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): TWRA hunter ed uses air rifles in live fire — ranges airgun-positive. Primarily field target shooting, with potential for other airgun competitions and fun shoots. [VENUE-LEVEL: club website explicitly mentions airgun.] [Note: 2002 AAFTA roster lists TVA at Huntsville AL with Brad Troyer (256-882-2811). Brad Troyer is the multi-time AAFTA WFTF Piston National Champion (2015, 2017, 2018) and developer of the Troyer Course Difficulty Rating System. The current TN/Knoxville-area TVA may be a successor or relocated club.]
Restrictions / notes Access appears club/event based, not a public daily range. Contact the organizer and verify current status before public use.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Field Target10m / Precision

Field Target; rifle, pistol, airgun, field target (AAFTA)

Venue type

About the venue

Airgun field-target club; regional event venue

Tennessee state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

TWRA hunter ed uses air rifles in live fire — ranges airgun-positive

Evidence TWRA Hunter Education programs: "Live firing typically consists of 3 to 5 shots with a shotgun, rifle, AIR RIFLE, or sometimes a bow." TN authorizes airguns for hunting. TWRA ranges open to all standard firearms.

State-level restrictions Permit required (Tier 1 Range permit or hunting/fishing license).

This describes Tennessee state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

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Last verified 2026-05-02
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.