Geodes near Nashville, TN
16 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Nashville report geode. The closest is Cannon County, about 46 miles out (58 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 16 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Nashville, Tennessee
Closest geodes spots to Nashville
- Cannon CountyCannon County, Tennessee46 mi · 58 min driveCalcite, Fluorite, Geode
- WoodburyCannon County, Tennessee51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveGeode
- ScottsvilleAllen County, Kentucky52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveGeode
- Ben Lomond MountainWarren County, Tennessee67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- TomkinsvilleMonroe County, Kentucky71 mi · 1 hr 28 min driveGeode
- LawrenceburgLawrence County, Tennessee72 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveChert, Chalcedony, Geode
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Nashville
Sorted by distance from Nashville. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| GlasgowH Johnson Road | Barren County | 37.0334, -85.8436 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A | Lyon County | 36.9374, -88.1699 | Public | |
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| Adair CountyG Russell Road | Adair County | 37.0776, -85.2661 | Public | |
| ElizabethtownReynolds Road | Hardin County | 37.6350, -85.9517 | Public | |
| Vine GroveRebecca Jane Lane | Hardin County | 37.8132, -85.9843 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| Green RiverRube Brown Road | Lincoln County | 37.4298, -84.7421 | Public |
Geodes near Nashville FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Nashville?+
16 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Nashville report geode. The closest is Cannon County in Cannon County County, roughly 46 miles away (58 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Nashville?+
16 of the 16 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Nashville do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 46 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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