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Address and Phone:
1136 Big Hollow Rd.
Blountville, TN 37617

Phone: (423) 323-5680
Fax: (423) 323-5199

Hours Open to the Public:
Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m .; Sat. noon - 5 p.m. Earlier hours by reservation only.

Dates Closed:
Nov. 1 - Feb. 29, Sundays

Discounts:
Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash

Cooper's Gem Mine

City: Blountville, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Miners may purchase a pre-filled bucket of authentic mine ore to sluice to find a variety of gemstones and minerals. Miners keep all gemstones they find!

I-81 Exit 69, turn S 1.5 mi., R on Big Hollow Rd., then go 1.5 mi. Mine on R.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Jacobs Creek Recreation Area

South Holston Dam

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

Lakeview Marina & RV Park, Marker 2 Grille

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Hampton Inn

Doubletree Hotel of Johnson City

Hampton Inn - Kingsport

Hampton Inn

Upcoming events

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500/Scott's Turfbuilder 300
Location: Bristol, TN

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
30th Annual Quilt Show and Competition
Location: Maryville, TN

Date: Jan 29, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Stitches-In-Time Quilt Exhibit
Location: Cleveland, TN

Date: Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500
Location: Bristol, TN

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