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All sorts of content about Tennessee geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Tennessee Geology Summarized
A brief, dense treatment by Clay Harris of Middle Tennessee State University.
Geology in Tennessee History
The story of Tennessee's development in regard to its rocks, from the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
Mount Le Conte
One of the Great Smokies' prettier peaks is in Tennessee.
Geology of the Mount LeConte Quadrangle
A U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report goes into full detail for this region.
Geology of Cades Cove
A detailed look at the rocks and structures of this Great Smokies locality.
Chattanooga Geology
Articles and field trip guides presented by the University of Tennessee.
Geology of the Ocoee River Gorge
This scenic spot in eastern Tennessee is a showcase of rocks, folding and erosion.
Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls
The falls are underground, inside the mountain. Learn more about this roadside attraction near Chattanooga.
New Madrid Fault Zone
About Memphis Guide Teresa Simpson has background info and preparation advice for your local earthquake hazard, which is significant.
New Madrid Seismic Zone
This ominous feature includes westernmost Tennessee.
Ocoee Whitewater Center, Cherokee National Forest
The U.S. Geological Survey offers this self-guided geology tour of rocks and potholes.
The Gray Fossil Site
An unusual Pleistocene deposit in upper East Tennessee has yielded many fossils.
Nashville Fossils
Teacher Nancy Stetten has built an excellent site with photos, lesson plans and field trips rated PG, PG-13 and R.
Rocks and Fossils of Tennessee
A permanent exhibit at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Sequatchie Valley Geology
A student paper at Illinois State University has interesting detail on this Chattanooga-area locality.
Tennessee Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Tennessee Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
Tennessee Scenic Roads
About.com's Darren Smith shows you the best ways to get around.

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