Metal Detecting Hunts in Tennessee
Tennessee has an active relic-hunting scene — especially organized Civil War relic hunts on private farmland — but there's no open, fixed-date club hunt listed here right now. The events we track for Tennessee are recurring relic hunts that post their dates each season; check back, or watch the hosts below.
Recurring hunts to watch
- Stuart Stevens' Organized Relic Hunts — multi-day metal-detecting relic hunts on private Civil War farmland in East Tennessee (the "Battle of Blue Springs" hunts around Mosheim/Greeneville, usually in November, roughly $200 for a three-day hunt). The same organizer also runs a fall hunt in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Dates post to his Facebook group each season.
- SMARTS — Smoky Mountain Treasure Hunters — an annual fall open seeded hunt in East Tennessee. Watch the club's Facebook for the date.
When one of these posts a firm date, fee, and registration, it goes on the main DigRallies calendar.
Detecting in Tennessee: the short version
Organized hunts are the easy way in — the host has already secured land permission, which is most of what your entry fee buys. Tennessee's strength is relic ground (Civil War sites), so expect natural and relic hunts more than coin-seeded ones. Outside events, always get landowner permission on private ground, and check state and local rules before digging on public land.
New to organized hunts? Start with the guide to metal detecting hunts and the FAQ. Run or know a Tennessee hunt? Submit it — the directory is free.
Nearby states with listed hunts: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri.