Where to Find Calcite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 10 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Fentress County County with 2 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 calcite collecting spots in Tennessee
Best counties for calcite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Fentress County2 spots
- Cannon County1 spot
- Cocke County1 spot
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Overton County1 spot
- Putnam County1 spot
- Sevier County1 spot
- Unicoi County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Every calcite spot we track in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find calcite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Fentress County County, Cannon County County, and Cocke County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
10 spots across 9 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 calcite 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. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt calcite 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.
