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Tennessee Division of Geology

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Ron Zurawski, Director
401 Church Street
13th Floor, L&C Tower
Nashville, TN 37243-0445
(615) 532-1502
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Helpful Links

AASG-Geol. Surveys
CERI-Earthquake Info.
Generalized Geologic Map of Tennessee
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
New Madrid Earthquake Bicentennial 2011-12
New Pub. - Bulletin #86, Tennessee Topography
State Oil and Gas Board - WPC
TN Division of Geology Newsletter
Teacher Friendly Guide
TN Oil & Gas Assn.

Oil & Gas Records Special Notice

ALL Tennessee Oil & Gas well & administrative files will be UNAVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW between June 5 & June 14, 2013. They are ALL being moved from the L&C Tower to a NEW LOCATION. They will be available for review on June 17, 2013 at the Nashville Environmental Field Office, located at 711 R.S. Gass Blvd., Nashville, TN. Inquiries concerning the move may be directed to Ron Clendening with the Oil & Gas Program at 615-532-1508.


Tennessee Division of Geology


Mission Statement

The mission of the Tennessee Division of Geology is to encourage and promote the prudent development and conservation of Tennessee’s geological, energy and mineral resources by developing and maintaining data bases, maps and technical services; providing accurate geologic hazard assessments; and disseminating geologic information through publications and educational


The Division of Geology is the lineal descendent of the first Tennessee Geological Survey that was established in 1831. It is thus one of the oldest geologic service and research organizations in the country. The Division advises other state agencies and federal and local organizations on matters relating to Tennessee geology.