HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obine County MineObion, TNMSHA 4002537 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1987 | Hornbeak Gravel CompanyReported operatorHornbeak Gravel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Obion County MineObion, TNMSHA 4002270 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1987 | Obion County Highway CommissionReported operatorObion County Highway CommissionReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Obion County MineObion, TNMSHA 4002520 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/02/1981 | Jernigan MaterialsReported operatorJernigan MaterialsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ogden Rd QuarriesRhea, TNNear DaytonMSHA 4003498 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/24/2026 | Quarry Properties LLCReported operatorQuarry Investments, LLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Old County QuarryCumberland, TNNear Crab OrchardMSHA 4003268 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/17/2025 | SCP Investments LLCReported operatorEstate of Dennis R HinchReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Old Energy #1 Mine #1 SectionBledsoe, TNNear PikevilleMSHA 4002017 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/13/1990 | Old Energy IncReported operatorLowe James DannyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Old Fort QuarryPolk, TNNear Benton, TNMSHA 4003000 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/2026 | Wright Brothers Const. Co., Inc.Reported operatorRobert Wright Family Trust; James Wright Family Trust at al; Robert WriReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Old Maxie Nunley MineGrundy, TNNear CoalmontMSHA 4001733 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/23/1996 | Cox & Nunley Coal CompanyReported operatorCox Connie & Mandel NunleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Old StandardCampbell, TNNear NewcombMSHA 4002956 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/30/1987 | Wash Ridge Coal Company IncReported operatorDan ChambersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Old Tram MineMarion, TNNear OrmeMSHA 4002977 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/07/1988 | Bradley Mount Jr Coal CompanyReported operatorMount Bradley JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Omega 5Rhea, TNNear Spring CityMSHA 4002975 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/22/1989 | Talkington Mining CorpReported operatorTalkington Harry W SrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| O'Neal Melton & Sons, Inc.Benton, TNNear CamdenMSHA 4003188 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/2006 | O'Neal Melton & Sons, Inc.Reported operatorO'Neal MeltonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Orme Mine No 1Marion, TNMSHA 4002489 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1980 | Blue Ridge Mining Company IncReported operatorSoutheast Energy IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Orme Mt MineMarion, TNNear South PittsburgMSHA 4003489 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/29/2020 | Antonio Lugo TristanReported operatorAntonio L TristanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Or_Tenn Mine #1Bledsoe, TNNear DaytonMSHA 4002767 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/1983 | Bethel Mining IncReported operatorCrocker WayneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Otis Quarry #1Bledsoe, TNNear Spring CityMSHA 4003313 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/11/2008 | Frostbite StoneReported operatorJeffery SelfReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Otis Quarry #2Bledsoe, TNNear Spring CityMSHA 4003317 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/07/2008 | Frostbite StoneReported operatorJeffery SelfReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Overton StripScott, TNNear SunbrightMSHA 4002522 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/1984 | Winona Coal Company IncReported operatorOverton CharlesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| P-800 StripVan Buren, TNMSHA 4001966 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Tenn-Anderson Mining CompanyReported operatorShaker FrankReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PALMER QUARRYBledsoe, TNNear Graysville, TNMSHA 4003316 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2012 | Galvez RockReported operatorJennifer A GalvezReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PARIS, TN PLANTHenry, TNMSHA 4000204 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/02/1998 | American Colloid Company Minerals GroupReported operatorMinerals Technologies IncReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Parker And Henderson Coal Company IncorpClaiborne, TNMSHA 4002474 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Parker & Henderson Coal Company IncReported operatorParker Bobby GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Parvin PitGreene, TNMSHA 4001403 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/1985 | Parvin Sand CompanyReported operatorParvin Sand CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Patterson Mtn Mine No 1Campbell, TNNear DevoniaMSHA 4003172 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/16/2002 | Gregory Coal Company IncReported operatorRobert C Gregory JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| P & D #1Scott, TNNear OneidaMSHA 4002803 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/1986 | P & D Coal Company IncReported operatorPhillips LutherReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Peavine QuarryCumberland, TNNear CrossvilleMSHA 4003236 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/2008 | Silvara Industries, Inc.Reported operatorJames BotbylReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Peck QuarryCumberland, TNMSHA 4000023 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/1988 | Crab Orchard Stone Company IncReported operatorJames M FlynnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pee Wee #1 MineCampbell, TNNear NewcombMSHA 4002268 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/15/1988 | J & C Coal CorpReported operatorBradley Equipment Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Peg StripClaiborne, TNMSHA 4002360 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | White Winter Coals IncReported operatorShattuck Tom NReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pelfrey QuarryOverton, TNNear MontereyMSHA 4003389 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/15/2011 | Pelfrey StoneReported operatorDennis PelfreyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.