Where to Find Agate in Tennessee
Tennessee has 4 mapped collecting spots that report agate, spread across 4 counties. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every agate spot we track in Tennessee
GreeneHawkins County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +7- JellicoCampbell County, TennesseePublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- CookevillePutnam County, TennesseePublic access · Agate, Jasper
- MurfreesboroRutherford County, TennesseePublic access · Chert, Agate
Best counties for agate in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Campbell County1 spot
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Putnam County1 spot
- Rutherford County1 spot
Before you go
Read the agate identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agate in the encyclopedia.
Agate in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find agate in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Campbell County, Hawkins County, and Putnam County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many agate spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
4 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agate in Tennessee?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 4 of the 4 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt agate in Tennessee with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
