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50-state metal detecting intelligence

Tennessee State Forests Metal Detecting

Official-source rules, permission pathways, map context and practical next steps—kept separate from the rockhounding atlas.

Tennessee State Forests Metal Detecting

These records apply only to verified locations whose written rule and site-specific recreation footprint have been verified. A map pin is a public visitor/reference point, never a permission boundary.

16 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 16 records with safe map navigation
Bledsoe State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Cedars of Lebanon State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Chickasaw State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Chuck Swan State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Franklin State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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John Tully State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Lewis State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Lone Mountain State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Martha Sundquist State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Natchez Trace State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Pickett State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Prentice Cooper State ForestTennesseeNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 16 records in this scope include their own map-provider links below.

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Map meaning: verified coordinate pins identify independently grounded public visitor/access reference points. Query-only records can be resolved on demand as temporary provider search matches; sensitive records use a deliberately broader agency/locality query. Temporary search matches are not stored as verified coordinates. No map mode is a property boundary, detecting zone, archaeological target, or permission boundary.

Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Bledsoe State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Cedars of Lebanon State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Chickasaw State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Chuck Swan State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Franklin State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

John Tully State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Lewis State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Lone Mountain State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Martha Sundquist State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Natchez Trace State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Pickett State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Prentice Cooper State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Scott State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Standing Stone State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Stewart State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — no blanket recreational detector permission; archaeological metal detecting requires a state permit Grade A · 100/100

Wolf River State Forest

Tennessee Division of Forestry

Tennessee states that archaeological work on state-owned, managed or controlled lands requires a State Archaeological Permit and expressly includes metal detecting among covered work. The source does not create a blanket recreational detector authorization…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm with the current land manager before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
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