Greeneville — Rockhounding in Greene County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greene County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Cedar Avenue
Postcode: 37744
Coordinates: 36.17949, -82.86510

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 Greeneville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Greeneville.

Across the state line from Greeneville

Greeneville 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.

Greeneville FAQ

Where is Greeneville?+

Greeneville is in Greene County, Tennessee, at 36.17949, -82.86510. Nearest road: Cedar Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Greeneville?+

Greeneville is reported to produce Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Greeneville?+

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 Greeneville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.17949, -82.86510 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cedar Avenue.

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