Take A Tour Of The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm Right Here In Tennessee

Most folks are surprised to find that there’s a Tennessee freshwater pearl farm, and we can’t blame them! In a state better known for its mountains and waterfalls and the lush expanse of the Cumberland Plateau, the idea of an oyster with a mouth of pearls is a little shocking. The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm makes this interesting aspect of Tennessee easily available to explore, and you can learn all about it below!

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Did you know that the state of Tennessee has an official state gem? It's the freshwater pearl, and these feats of nature can be found in Camden, Tennessee, at the only natural freshwater pearl farm in North America.

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The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum is located in Benton County and provides a wealth of informative exhibits and experiences to locals and tourists on the Birdsong Resort and Marina.

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Most folks are a bit surprised to find out that the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum is actually the only working pearl farm left in the United States.

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Here you can see an old-fashioned pearling boat, a relic from Tennessee many years ago. The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum is located on the banks of Kentucky Lake, which is also famed for being the largest human-made lake in the United States. It boasts more than 2300 miles of shoreline.

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Inside the museum, you'll find all sorts of information about the American freshwater pearl, as well as the history of the pearl in Tennessee. You can call ahead of time to make an appointment to see the Pearl Museum and showroom. Tour bookings require more than 15 folks, but you can contact the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum to see if you can add on to an existing tour.

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There's truly no place like it. The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum is a pearl farm, museum, and jewelry showroom all at once. You can also choose to purchase strings of pearls to take home, with prices ranging from $35 to $1500.

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Have you been to the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum? Will you be visiting? Hours normally range from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but we'd recommend that you take a look at its official website or social media channels before making the trek to Camden.

You can learn more about the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum with a visit to its official website.

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