Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society
P.O. Box 1256
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-1256
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The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit educational society dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the earth sciences. The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies which is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society is open to the public for the education of all who wish to attend.
Printable Show Flyer (8.5 x 11)
Printable Show Flyers (4x on 8.5 x 11)
If you received a show
announcement card in the mail,
be sure and bring it with you to the show.
Recent Awards
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Tennessee Earth Science Teachers
2006 Ptero Award
Meetings
The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society meets at 7:30 PM every 3rd Thursday of the month except for the June Picnic. The meeting location is at the Farm Bureau Building at 818 S. Church Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Visitors are always welcome.
Donelson Senior Center - Meets at 3:00PM on the Sunday following the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Coffee County Senior Citizens Center (Tullahoma, TN) - Meets at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Newsletter
The monthly publication MID-TENN GEM'ERS is the newsletter of the Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society. The editor is Ingrid Regen.
Field Trips
Field trips to collecting sites are continually being planned. Details are available in the newsletter and at the meetings. Because of policy, any private collecting site information cannot be distributed to the general public.
The MTGMS is a member of the Dixie Mineral Council
2006 AFMS Show
The Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society hosted the American Federation of Mineralogical Society's, and the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies Convention and Show in August 2006.
1999 AFMS Show
On July 9,10,11, 1999 the Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society hosted the Southeast & American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Show and Convention. We were proud to host this show and convention. This show had all the features of the Annual Earth Treasures Show, plus many added educational exhibits and speakers. We will had visitors from all across the Nation attend this show and convention. We also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
In The News
The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society has provided many scholarships to students in the Geology/Earth Sciences. Below is a listing of the current scholarships and other educational contributions.
 | David Shepard Scholarship - Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN |
| Wilbur White Scholarship - Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN |
| Owens Brothers Scholarship - Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, TN |
| Vernon Meerdink Scholarship - Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN |
| Donelson Senior Citizens Center |
| Coffee County Senior Citizens Center (Tullahoma, TN) |
Visit the following other sites:
Nashville Fossils
Other Club Web Sites
Rockhound Sites of Interest
Middle
Tennessee State University Mineral, Gem and Fossil Museum
Tennessee Paint Rock Agate
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