About Us

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge

The Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge was founded in 1938 to carry out the purpose of the Order of the Arrow by serving and supporting the Scouting program within the Middle Tennessee Council. This mission is achieved through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The lodge is divided into 12 chapters, each guided by their own youth leadership and adult advisers, to support Scouting within corresponding districts.

Overview of the Order of the Arrow

For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law daily. The OA is Scouting’s National Honor Society. As an integral part of Scouting America, the OA delivers peer-led advanced leadership experiences that help to build lifelong bonds through service and enrich each member’s Scouting journey. OA members are defined by the fellowship they share, service to others, commitment to personal growth, and self-driven initiative to make a difference in their community.

OA Vision

To be why Scouts want to stay in Scouting.

OA Mission

To achieve the mission of Scouting America through transformative fellowship that ignites limitless Scouting journeys.

OA Purpose

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, we forge lifelong bonds among the leaders in Scouting and:

• Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, through that recognition, cause others to act in the same way.
• Reinforce a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
• Create and deliver peer-led, adult-guided, advanced leadership experiences for Scouts and Scouters that positively impact their unit, community, and ultimately our nation.
• Be an integral part of Scouting America and encourage participation in all it offers through units, outdoor adventures, and national events to further the Scouting experience.