Chattanooga area

[stonewallsmen]

Greetings everyone. I'm new to the site, and I've only been in Chattanooga a year. I'm active duty Army on recruiting duty. I've been wanting to get into relic hunting, but I don't really know where to start. I've talked to a couple of the local groups, but does anyone know of some places I might be able to try my first hunt? If anyone could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

[Kimbrough]

Welcome! There is a TON of history in this area (I am in Chatt too). Its a big no-no to detect in the TVA-run parks and Civil War battlefield sites. Your best bet may be to get permission to hunt private land. Google CW battles in Chattanooga and Wheeler's Raid and you'll find plenty of history to guide you. Good luck!

[stonewallsmen]

If you ever need or want a hunting partner let me know, and I will be more then happy to go with.

[IndianaJones1984]

Hey guys i got some good info that might help in your search. I am new to this site also and i myself live in chattanooga to. im just starting to get into metal detecting more and lately i was at one of the local marinas and i saw a TVA Officer sitting in his truck. I knew it was illegal to metal detect on TVA property but i was curious if there was any way to get permission. It turns out that "ANYONE CAN METAL DETECT ON TVA PROPERTY" he said, "All you have to do is go to the loval TVA Administration building (wherever that is) and fill out a form that requires them to copy your licence and other information! So guys if you know a good spot, but is on TVA property, you can still detect there. just gotta jump through a few loops first. : ) hope this helps and if you both ever need an extra man to metal detect with give me a shout!