Centerville: Cobalt & Nickel Rockhounding in Hickman County, Tennessee

Updated June 2026

Centerville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hickman County, Tennessee. Reported finds include cobalt, nickel. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hickman County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: M R Kimbro Road
Postcode: 37033
Coordinates: 35.74754, -87.46902

Geology at Centerville

This spot sits on [units] including Richmond Group (which includes Mannie Shale, Fernvale Limestone, Sequatchie Formation, and Arnheim Formation), the Maysville Group (which includes Leipers Formation), the Eden Group (which includes Inman Formation), and the, mapped as shale and limestone that formed roughly 485 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: [units] including Richmond Group (which includes Mannie Shale, Fernvale Limestone, Sequatchie Formation, and Arnheim Formation), the Maysville Group (which includes Leipers Formation), the Eden Group (which includes Inman Formation), and the
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: shale and limestone
Elevation: 630 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 Centerville

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 50°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CENTERVILLE WATER PL station (2 mi away).

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 Centerville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Centerville.

Across the state line from Centerville

Centerville 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.

Centerville FAQ

Where is Centerville?+

Centerville is in Hickman County, Tennessee, at 35.74754, -87.46902. Nearest road: M R Kimbro Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Centerville?+

Centerville is reported to produce Cobalt, Nickel.

Is collecting allowed at Centerville?+

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 Centerville?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Centerville?+

Centerville is workable year-round.

How do I get to Centerville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.74754, -87.46902 in Google Maps. The nearest road is M R Kimbro Road.

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