Greene: Calcite & Celestite Rockhounding in Hawkins County, Tennessee

Updated June 2026

Greene is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, fluorite, golden jasper, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hawkins County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Hipshire Hollow Road
Coordinates: 36.42450, -82.91667

Geology at Greene

This spot sits on Sevier Shale, mapped as shale that formed roughly 485 to 445 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: Sevier Shale
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 1,090 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Greene

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 86°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROGERSVILLE 1 NE station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Greene

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Greene.

Across the state line from Greene

Greene is close enough to the Tennessee border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Greene FAQ

Where is Greene?+

Greene is in Hawkins County, Tennessee, at 36.42450, -82.91667. Nearest road: Hipshire Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Greene?+

Greene is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Golden Jasper, Pyrite, Quartz, Barite, Jasper, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Greene?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Greene?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Greene?+

Greene is workable year-round.

How do I get to Greene?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.42450, -82.91667 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hipshire Hollow Road.

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