Where to Find Geodes in Tennessee
8 mapped geodes rockhounding spots in Tennessee, across 6 counties. Geodes are hollow nodules lined with crystals, most often quartz, calcite, or chalcedony.
Map of 8 geodes rockhounding spots in Tennessee
Geodes by county in Tennessee
Counties ranked by number of geodes spots in our database.
Every geodes 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 | |
| WoodburyIvy Point Lane | Cannon County | 35.7933, -85.9896 | Public | |
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| RussellvillePinkney Circle | Hamblen County | 36.2565, -83.1856 | Public | |
| LawrenceburgUS 64 | Lawrence County | 35.2315, -87.3733 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public |
Geodes in Tennessee FAQ
Where can I find geodes in Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 geodes spots in Tennessee, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cannon County.
Is collecting geodes legal in Tennessee?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like geodes 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 geodes location in Tennessee?+
Cannon County has the most geodes spots in our database for Tennessee. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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