Russellville — Rockhounding in Hamblen County, Tennessee
Russellville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Reported finds include geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Russellville in Hamblen County, Tennessee
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Hamblen County
- State
- Tennessee
- Nearest road
- Pinkney Circle
- Postcode
- 37860
- Coordinates
- 36.25645, -83.18560
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Russellville.
- GreenevilleGreene County · 19 mi awaySphalerite
- GreeneHawkins County · 19 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Mossy CreekJefferson County · 19 mi awayCalamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite
- New MarketJefferson County · 22 mi awaySmithsonite
- Del RioCocke County · 24 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Celestite
- Del RioCocke County · 25 mi awayUnakite
- Straight Creek MinesClaiborne County · 27 mi awayGalena, Sphalerite
- Big CreekCocke County · 29 mi awayGreen Quartz
Russellville FAQ
Where is Russellville?+
Russellville is in Hamblen County, Tennessee, at 36.25645, -83.18560. Nearest road: Pinkney Circle.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Russellville?+
Russellville is reported to produce Geodes.
Is collecting allowed at Russellville?+
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 Russellville?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.25645, -83.18560 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pinkney Circle.
