Bonnie Blue Battalion
Hosted at Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN
Bonnie Blue Battalion trains cadets at Middle Tennessee State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Middle Tennessee State University, Bonnie Blue Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Murfreesboro and surrounding Tennessee. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Bonnie Blue, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Vanderbilt University, Cumberland University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Lipscomb University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Middle Tennessee State University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | cross-town | 24.9 mi | — |
| Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | cross-town | 29.9 mi | — |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | cross-town | 30.4 mi | — |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | cross-town | 31.4 mi | — |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | cross-town | 32.2 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Middle Tennessee State University
Cadets at Bonnie Blue Battalion pursue degrees across Middle Tennessee State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Middle Tennessee State University's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: Murfreesboro, TN 37132
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonnie Blue Battalion located?
- Bonnie Blue Battalion is hosted at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Can students at other schools join Bonnie Blue Battalion?
- Yes — Bonnie Blue Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Cumberland University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Lipscomb University, Belmont University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bonnie Blue Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bonnie Blue Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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