Memphis — Rockhounding in Tipton County, Tennessee

Memphis is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tipton County, Tennessee. Reported finds include lake superior agate, agatized fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tipton County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: TN 59
Postcode: 38023
Coordinates: 35.51137, -89.93343

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 Memphis

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

Lake Superior Agate Encyclopedia →
Agatized FossilsEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Memphis.

Across the state line from Memphis

Memphis 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.

Memphis FAQ

Where is Memphis?+

Memphis is in Tipton County, Tennessee, at 35.51137, -89.93343. Nearest road: TN 59.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Memphis?+

Memphis is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Agatized Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Memphis?+

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 Memphis?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.51137, -89.93343 in Google Maps. The nearest road is TN 59.

More rockhounding in Tennessee

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Open Memphis on the map

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