Snail Shell Cave, Limestone cave in Rockvale, Tennessee.
The cave features a 125-foot-diameter sinkhole entrance with 60-foot vertical walls and a flowing stream at the bottom that extends in both directions.
Modern exploration of the cave began in September 1951 when Tom Barr and Bert Denton discovered the entrance, leading to extensive mapping of the passages.
Archaeological findings near the cave reveal human presence dating back to the Paleo Era, approximately 20,000 years ago, showing long-term human connection to this site.
Entry requires permission from the Southeastern Cave Conservancy and at least one group member must belong to either SCCi or the National Speleological Society.
The cave system contains over 9 miles of surveyed passages, making it the longest continuous cave in the Tennessee Central Basin region.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.78250,-86.53611
Latest update: March 13, 2025 15:14
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
17 km
Hazen Brigade Monument
14.4 km
Oaklands Historic House Museum
15.9 km
Rutherford County Courthouse
14.8 km
Marymont
6.6 km
Bradley Academy Museum
14.8 km
Boxwood
8.2 km
Bostick Female Academy
13.6 km
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
15.1 km
Childress-Ray House
15.1 km
Collier-Crichlow House
15.5 km
Parks Place
12.6 km
Beesley Primitive Baptist Church
8.6 km
John C. Spence House
15 km
Harris/Morgan House (Fosterville, Tennessee)
15.8 km
College Grove Methodist Church
12.4 km
Arnold-Harrell House
16.8 km
Dr. Urban Owen House
12.6 km
The Bank of College Grove
12.7 km
Collier-Lane-Crichlow House
15.2 km
Absalom Scales House
9.4 km
Landsberger-Gerhardt House
15.2 km
Newton Jordan House
11.4 km
James Scales House
11.6 km
William Harrison McCord House
11.2 km
Gen. Joseph B. Palmer House
15.3 km
Fortress Rosecrans
13.6 km
Islamic Center of Murfreesboro
17.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes