Where to Find Pyrite in Tennessee
10 mapped pyrite rockhounding spots in Tennessee, across 8 counties. Pyrite — fool's gold — is brassy iron sulfide that often forms perfect cubes.
Map of 10 pyrite rockhounding spots in Tennessee
Pyrite by county in Tennessee
Counties ranked by number of pyrite spots in our database.
Every pyrite 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 | |
| Stony CreekWillow Springs Road | Carter County | 36.3732, -82.1549 | 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 | |
| Marion CountyDancing Fern Road | Marion County | 35.1470, -85.5968 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| CopperhillGrassy Creek Road | Polk County | 35.0046, -84.3993 | Public | |
| DucktownStansbury Mountain Road | Polk County | 35.0325, -84.3655 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public |
Pyrite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can I find pyrite in Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 pyrite spots in Tennessee, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Fentress County.
Is collecting pyrite legal in Tennessee?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like pyrite 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 pyrite location in Tennessee?+
Fentress County has the most pyrite spots in our database for Tennessee. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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