Friendsville — Rockhounding in Blount County, Tennessee

Friendsville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blount County, Tennessee. Reported finds include marble. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blount County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Quarry Hollow Road
Postcode: 37737
Coordinates: 35.77642, -84.10708

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Friendsville

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Marble

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Friendsville FAQ

Where is Friendsville?+

Friendsville is in Blount County, Tennessee, at 35.77642, -84.10708. Nearest road: Quarry Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Friendsville?+

Friendsville is reported to produce Marble.

Is collecting allowed at Friendsville?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Friendsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.77642, -84.10708 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Hollow Road.

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