Rockhounding near Nashville, TN
66 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Nashville — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Nashville, Tennessee
Closest rockhounding spots to Nashville
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- SpringfieldRobertson County, Tennessee25 mi · 32 min driveQuartz
- MurfreesboroRutherford County, Tennessee31 mi · 39 min driveChert, Agate
- Cannon CountyCannon County, Tennessee46 mi · 58 min driveCalcite, Fluorite, Geode
- CentervilleHickman County, Tennessee48 mi · 1 hr driveCobalt, Nickel
- Pannell RidgeBedford County, Tennessee49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveAgatized Coral
- BeechgroveCoffee County, Tennessee49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveChalcedony Nodules
Most-reported finds near Nashville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Nashville
Sorted by distance from Nashville. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldBecky Lane | Robertson County | 36.5172, -86.8983 | Public | |
| MurfreesboroMiddle Tennessee Boulevard | Rutherford County | 35.8552, -86.3704 | Public | |
| Cannon CountyGassaway Road | Cannon County | 35.8298, -86.0590 | Public | |
| CentervilleM R Kimbro Road | Hickman County |
| 35.7475, -87.4690 | Public |
| Pannell RidgeHorse Mountain Road | Bedford County |
| 35.5300, -86.3855 | Public |
| BeechgroveOscar Crowell Road | Coffee County |
| 35.6082, -86.2315 | Public |
| Horse MountainTuliptree Road | Bedford County |
| 35.5130, -86.4200 | Public |
| Philippi ChurchPhilippi Road | Bedford County |
| 35.5141, -86.3859 | Public |
| WoodburyIvy Point Lane | Cannon County | 35.7933, -85.9896 | Public | |
| Sugar CreekSR 64 | Bedford County |
| 35.4550, -86.5108 | Public |
| ScottsvilleOld Hartsville Road | Allen County | 36.7410, -86.1905 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public | |
| TomkinsvilleDeckard Street | Monroe County | 36.7056, -85.7062 | Public | |
| LawrenceburgUS 64 | Lawrence County | 35.2315, -87.3733 | Public | |
| CookevillePoplar Grove Road | Putnam County | 36.1358, -85.4288 | Public | |
| Cave CityState Quarry Road | Barren County |
| 37.1041, -86.0125 | Public |
| GlasgowH Johnson Road | Barren County | 37.0334, -85.8436 | Public | |
| Wayne CountySouth High Street | Wayne County | 35.3196, -87.7635 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| MontereyLivingston Highway | Putnam County | 36.1781, -85.2877 | Public | |
| MonteagleI 24;US 64 | Marion County |
| 35.2088, -85.8192 | Public |
| Princeton | Caldwell County | 37.0919, -87.8451 | Public | |
| RowlettsCharlie Dowling Road | Hart County |
| 37.2579, -85.8976 | Public |
| Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A | Lyon County | 36.9374, -88.1699 | Public | |
| EddyvillePort Authority Road | Lyon County | 37.0725, -88.0574 | Public |
Nashville rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Nashville?+
There are 66 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Nashville, Tennessee. The closest is Springfield in Robertson County, roughly 25 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Nashville?+
Spots within driving distance of Nashville most commonly produce geode, calcite, fluorite, quartz, pyrite, dolomite.
Is rockhounding legal near Nashville?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Nashville?+
Most weekend trips from Nashville fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
More state coverage
The spots above span 6 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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