Abandoned mines in Bledsoe County, Tennessee

1. Mine openings

   shafts, adits, air shafts, portals and vertical openings: the ways into underground workings
   11 6.9%
2. Mines and surface workings

   labelled mines, open pits, strip mines, placer and hydraulic workings
   97 61.0%
3. Quarries, gravel and borrow pits

   construction-material and industrial-mineral extraction
   5 3.1%
4. Dumps, tailings, spoil and gob

   what mining left above ground
   10 6.3%
5. Mills, tipples and facilities

   processing plants and hazardous structures
   4 2.5%
6. Other reclamation problems

   highwalls, subsidence, polluted or clogged water, fires, slides and gases in OSMRE's inventory
   32 20.1%

A name is the label printed beside the symbol on the map. "First mapped" is the earliest topographic edition that shows the symbol, which bounds the feature's age from above; it is not the date it was worked. Unnamed features (most prospect pits, adits and shafts carry no label) are in the counts above but not this list.

Problem types carry OSMRE's priority prefix: P1 and P2 are threats to health, safety and property, P3 is environmental. A problem area is a cluster of problems reclaimed as one project; several rows can share one location.

1. #1

   Underground coal · B & A Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002836
   Abandoned and Sealed 1985-12-10
2. #3

   Underground coal · Stoney Ridge Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4000235
   Abandoned and Sealed 1990-10-30
3. Allstate No 1 Surface

   Surface coal · Allstate Mining Company · MSHA ID 4002363
   Abandoned 1979-10-01
4. Alpha No 2 Ug

   Underground coal · Alpha B M B Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002746
   Abandoned and Sealed 1982-06-01
5. Alpha Surface

   Surface coal · Alpha B M B Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002726
   Abandoned 1981-09-28
6. Area No 7

   Surface coal · Big Fork Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002311
   Abandoned 1979-11-29
7. B N C Stone 1

   Surface metal/non-metal · B N C Stone · MSHA ID 4003439
   Abandoned 2021-06-16
8. B S K No 1 Surface

   Surface coal · B S K Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002280
   Abandoned 1979-10-01
9. B S K No 2 Mine

   Surface coal · Blazer Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002496
   Abandoned 1979-10-01
10. Beto Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pat Dunegan Company · MSHA ID 4003341
    Abandoned 2010-01-20
11. Blaine Smith Quarry #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Montes Stone Products, LLC · MSHA ID 4003451
    Abandoned 2023-03-03
12. Brady Ridge Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Neal and Sons Stone · MSHA ID 4003455
    Abandoned 2025-12-04
13. Cane Creek #1

    Underground coal · Eastern Minerals Corp · MSHA ID 4002649
    Abandoned 1981-05-15
14. Carbonex No 1

    Surface coal · Carbonex Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002570
    Abandoned 1980-11-03
15. Clark Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pat Dunegan Company · MSHA ID 4003300
    Abandoned 2012-02-13
16. COUNTY QUARRY

    Surface metal/non-metal · Coweta Sand & Transportation, Inc. · MSHA ID 4001449
    Abandoned 1998-07-14
17. D & S Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · D & S Stone · MSHA ID 4003302
    Abandoned 2008-01-01
18. Dayton Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Lewis Chapel Stone · MSHA ID 4003282
    Abandoned 2007-07-10
19. Double D Mine Dayton

    Surface coal · East Texas Energy Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002774
    Abandoned 1983-01-25
20. Dunlap Building Stone #2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Dunlap Building Stone · MSHA ID 4003555
    Abandoned 2023-03-25
21. Eagle-Ferguson #1

    Surface coal · Rith Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002897
    Abandoned 1987-08-11
22. Eastern Energy No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Renfro Grading & Mining Inc · MSHA ID 4002199
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
23. Fall Creek Fall Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Silvara Industries Inc · MSHA ID 4003336
    Abandoned 2014-04-24
24. Field Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · Simmons Stone · MSHA ID 4003567
    Abandoned 2022-02-08
25. Flat Top Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · United Stone LLC · MSHA ID 4003409
    Abandoned 2014-02-27
26. Flores Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Flores Stone · MSHA ID 4003554
    Abandoned 2022-02-17
27. Georgia Branch

    Surface metal/non-metal · R3M Quarries · MSHA ID 4003468
    Abandoned 2024-06-24
28. Graysville Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Wolf Industries, LLC · MSHA ID 4003521
    Abandoned 2020-11-10
29. Hallandale Mine No 2

    Surface coal · Hallandale Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002590
    Abandoned 1981-01-06
30. Haston Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · Haston Stone · MSHA ID 4003379
    Abandoned 2026-06-26
31. Haston Stone 3

    Surface metal/non-metal · Haston Stone · MSHA ID 4003497
    Abandoned 2018-10-01
32. Hillbilly Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · D&D Quarry LLC · MSHA ID 4003294
    Abandoned 2008-03-31
33. Hillbilly Rock

    Surface metal/non-metal · Hillbilly Rock · MSHA ID 4003311
    Abandoned 2011-08-18
34. Juans Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Galvez Rock · MSHA ID 4003535
    Abandoned 2020-10-07
35. Keener Hill No 1 Mine Or No 1 Mine

    Underground coal · Keener Hill Mining Company · MSHA ID 4099989
    Abandoned 1978-12-08
36. Lamb Gulf No 1 Mine

    Underground coal · East Tennessee Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002446
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
37. Leggett Rd

    Surface metal/non-metal · Quarry Properties LLC · MSHA ID 4003537
    Abandoned 2023-09-14
38. Lewis Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Silvara Stone Co., LLC · MSHA ID 4003438
    Abandoned 2016-03-03
39. Lopez Stone LLC

    Surface metal/non-metal · Lopez Stone LLC · MSHA ID 4003488
    Abandoned 2019-10-02
40. M & M Flag Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · Silvara Stone Co LLC · MSHA ID 4003303
    Abandoned 2019-10-01
41. McGee/Clark Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pat Dunegan Co. · MSHA ID 4003286
    Abandoned 2007-06-11
42. Mid-Tenn No 1

    Surface coal · Middle Tennessee Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002599
    Abandoned 1980-06-11
43. Middle Branch

    Surface metal/non-metal · Stone for You, LLC · MSHA ID 4003522
    Abandoned 2024-03-05
44. Moody Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Stone Sales & Service, Inc · MSHA ID 4003425
    Abandoned 2017-07-26
45. Moore No 1 Strip

    Surface coal · Powermaker Inc · MSHA ID 4002095
    Abandoned 1977-04-14
46. No 1

    Underground coal · Little Mountain Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002410
    Abandoned and Sealed 1996-05-23
47. No 1

    Underground coal · Alpha B M B Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002424
    Abandoned and Sealed 1981-12-28
48. No 1

    Surface coal · R & S Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002609
    Abandoned 1980-11-26
49. No 1

    Underground coal · Keener Hill Mining Company · MSHA ID 4002694
    Abandoned and Sealed 1996-05-23
50. No 1 Mine

    Underground coal · Keener Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002411
    Abandoned 1980-06-11
51. No 1 Mine

    Underground coal · Nunley Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002412
    Abandoned 1980-06-11
52. No 1 Mine

    Underground coal · Fife Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002862
    Abandoned and Sealed 1986-07-22
53. No 1 Strip

    Surface coal · Sequatchie Valley Coal Corp-Walden Ridge Div · MSHA ID 4001172
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
54. No 1 Strip

    Surface coal · Petroleum Engineering Services Inc · MSHA ID 4001866
    Abandoned 1976-05-24
55. No 1 Strip

    Surface coal · Scott Gibson Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002189
    Abandoned 1977-04-14
56. No 1 Strip

    Surface coal · Cole & Watts Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002250
    Abandoned 1978-06-22
57. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Lucky Cumberland Mines Inc · MSHA ID 4001865
    Abandoned 1977-11-29
58. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Catawba Energy Co Inc · MSHA ID 4001976
    Abandoned 1976-11-29
59. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Rhea Properties Inc · MSHA ID 4002041
    Abandoned 1980-02-20
60. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Griffin & Marion Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002081
    Abandoned 1976-11-29
61. No 1 Surface

    Underground coal · B M & M Services Inc · MSHA ID 4002131
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
62. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · H M R Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002264
    Abandoned 1980-01-01
63. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · National Coal Resources Of Dayton · MSHA ID 4002266
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
64. No 1 Surface

    Surface coal · Pike Mining Corp · MSHA ID 4002296
    Abandoned 1977-12-05
65. No 1 Surface

    Underground coal · Carolyn Coal Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002452
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
66. No 1 Surface Mine

    Surface coal · B & A Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002855
    Abandoned 1985-11-07
67. No 1 Tipple

    Facility coal · Potter Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4001127
    Abandoned 1985-01-16
68. No 1 Tipple

    Facility coal · Woods & Waters Reclamation & Res Developers Corp · MSHA ID 4002265
    Abandoned 1977-04-01
69. No 2

    Underground coal · Old Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4001826
    Abandoned and Sealed 1988-06-30
70. No 2 Tipple

    Facility coal · Waters Coal & Construction Company · MSHA ID 4001087
    Abandoned 1977-03-07
71. No 4 Strip

    Surface coal · General Mining Corp · MSHA ID 4001867
    Abandoned 1976-10-21
72. No 5 Surface

    Surface coal · Shu-Ter Mining Company · MSHA ID 4002205
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
73. No 7 Strip

    Underground coal · Excello Coal Corp · MSHA ID 4002449
    Abandoned and Sealed 1979-10-30
74. No 8 Surface

    Surface coal · Tenna-Tech · MSHA ID 4002051
    Abandoned 1977-04-14
75. Number 1

    Surface coal · H & S Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002761
    Abandoned 1983-10-20
76. Old Energy #1 Mine #1 Section

    Underground coal · Old Energy Inc · MSHA ID 4002017
    Abandoned and Sealed 1990-03-13
77. Or_Tenn Mine #1

    Surface coal · Bethel Mining Inc · MSHA ID 4002767
    Abandoned 1983-01-25
78. Otis Quarry #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Frostbite Stone · MSHA ID 4003313
    Abandoned 2008-01-11
79. Otis Quarry #2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Frostbite Stone · MSHA ID 4003317
    Abandoned 2008-02-07
80. PALMER QUARRY

    Surface metal/non-metal · Galvez Rock · MSHA ID 4003316
    Abandoned 2012-06-18
81. Penta Mine No 4

    Underground coal · Penta Corp · MSHA ID 4002126
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
82. Penta No 4 Surface

    Surface coal · Marion & Bush Mining Company · MSHA ID 4002161
    Abandoned 1979-10-01
83. Perimeter Coal Mine

    Surface coal · Natural Resources Development, LLC · MSHA ID 4003314
    Abandoned 2009-05-29
84. Pikeville Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Stone Sales & Service, Inc. · MSHA ID 4003259
    Abandoned 2010-11-17
85. Pine Ridge East

    Surface coal · LCC Tennessee LLC · MSHA ID 4002998
    Abandoned 2004-06-28
86. Pit # 1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Montes Stone Products Company · MSHA ID 4003258
    Abandoned 2010-06-28
87. Pita Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · D & D Quarry LLC · MSHA ID 4003203
    Abandoned 2014-09-05
88. Pitts Gap

    Surface coal · Mitchell Mining Company · MSHA ID 4002729
    Abandoned 1982-02-01
89. Pole Bridge Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · D & D Quarry LLC · MSHA ID 4003305
    Abandoned 2010-05-26
90. Potter Mine No 1

    Underground coal · H & S Coal Company · MSHA ID 4002591
    Abandoned and Sealed 1985-09-30
91. Real Stone Veneer Of TN Plants

    Facility metal/non-metal · Real Stone Veneers of TN LLC · MSHA ID 4003492
    Abandoned 2019-01-08
92. Rocky Top Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · Rocky Top Stone · MSHA ID 4003306
    Abandoned 2011-03-17
93. Stone Dynamics - Tennessee

    Surface metal/non-metal · Stone Dynamics - Tennessee · MSHA ID 4003524
    Abandoned 2019-11-27
94. Stone Quarries

    Surface metal/non-metal · Silvara Industries Inc. · MSHA ID 4003356
    Abandoned 2019-07-01
95. Twin Stone

    Surface metal/non-metal · Twin Stone · MSHA ID 4003304
    Abandoned 2008-03-20
96. Walden No 1

    Surface coal · Walden Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 4002539
    Abandoned 1981-02-10
97. Wheeler

    Surface metal/non-metal · Edd S. Henson Jr. Transport · MSHA ID 4003419
    Abandoned 2013-08-20

Status and date are as reported to MSHA by the operator. Each mine's own page carries its accident, citation and inspection record.

• Campbell County 626
• Scott County 471
• Marion County 409
• Maury County 382
• Anderson County 360
• Cumberland County 349
• Morgan County 348
• Hamilton County 277
• Sequatchie County 168
• Shelby County 160
• Grundy County 149
• Hardin County 142

1. USGS, Consolidated Prospect- and Mine-Related Features from 7.5- and 15-Minute Topographic Quadrangle Maps of the United States (USMIN)
   597,612 point and area features digitized from about 106,350 historical topographic maps published 1886–2006; public domain (CC0). A feature is a map symbol, not a field-verified site, and the map does not say whether it was still worked.
2. USGS Fact Sheet 2025–3003, The Abandoned Mine Inventory of the United States
   States that as of 2025 there is no comprehensive national inventory of abandoned mine features, and that the detailed national database now being built will not be published.
3. OSMRE, Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System (e-AMLIS), public Problems layer
   One row per abandoned mine land problem in a problem area, with its type, funding program and reclamation status; mostly coal mined before the 1977 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. Coordinates are the problem area's.
4. MSHA, Mines dataset (Mine Data Retrieval System)
   Every mine registered with MSHA since the 1970s; a mine reads Abandoned or Abandoned and Sealed when its operator reported that status. Refreshed weekly.
5. US Census Bureau, 2023 cartographic county boundaries (1:500,000)
   Each feature's county is assigned by its coordinates against these boundaries, not copied from the source file.
6. GAO-20-238, Abandoned Hardrock Mines (March 2020)
   Federal agencies had identified at least 140,000 abandoned hardrock mine features on federal land and estimated more than 390,000 more not yet captured in their databases.
7. Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Program, US Department of the Interior
   The program the USGS inventory is compiled for. Its appropriations and the 674,000 field-confirmed feature count on this page were provided by the program manager, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, and are cited with permission (2026-09-08).
8. IMCC-NAAMLP Hardrock AML Report
   Page 48 carries the two figures this page leans on: USGS estimates 633,181 of the 725,690 mine features it recorded from historic topographic maps, 87 percent, are hardrock; and state and federal agencies have submitted more than 724,000 AML features to the national database being built, already more than the historic maps hold. Year-by-year AHMR funding is on page 35.