Where to Find Calcite in Tennessee
10 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in Tennessee, across 9 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 10 calcite rockhounding spots in Tennessee
Calcite by county in Tennessee
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon CountyGassaway Road | Cannon County | 35.8298, -86.0590 | Public | |
| Del RioDean Way | Cocke County | 35.9367, -83.0263 | Public | |
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| GreeneHipshire Hollow Road | Hawkins County | 36.4245, -82.9167 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| MontereyLivingston Highway | Putnam County | 36.1781, -85.2877 | Public | |
| Nun's CoveSharp Road | Sevier County | 35.8722, -83.4156 | Public | |
| Limestone quarriesUnicoi Drive | Unicoi County | 36.2605, -82.3205 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public |
Calcite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can I find calcite in Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 calcite spots in Tennessee, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Fentress County.
Is collecting calcite legal in Tennessee?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Tennessee, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best calcite location in Tennessee?+
Fentress County has the most calcite spots in our database for Tennessee. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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