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09/16/2025

Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society (MTGMS) is happy to announce our 2025 Fall Schedule of classes (Oct, Nov, Dec)

(NO BREAKFAST)

IN PERSON CLASS SIGN UP begins Saturday, September 20th
at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
MTGMS Donelson School at FiftyForward 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

NO PHONE SIGN UP ON SATURDAY, September 20th
Phone sign up begins on Monday, September 22nd
PLEASE do not call before then!!!

To see a class Schedule and Class descriptions, click on the links below:
(NOTE: You may have to highlight the link, right click, then pick GO TO)
https://mcusercontent.com/060c4432e764f4cd40cd0b9c6/files/4e0a8bec-cf85-ae8a-e6b1-8237569182f6/2025_Fall_MTGMS_Class_Schedule_WEB.pdf
https://mcusercontent.com/060c4432e764f4cd40cd0b9c6/files/8528b536-d661-d12b-d6ad-6fc221f8612d/2025_Fall_MTGMS_Class_Descriptions.pdf

If you need us to send you a pdf version, please let us know!!
It is also available online at: www.mtgms.org/schools.htm
Email: [email protected] for a pdf version.

On Monday, September 22nd you can sign up for any class by calling Fifty Forward at (615) 883-8375. They will take your name and can accept credit and debit cards over the phone.

You can also sign up and pay in person at the center.

Classes fill up quickly.

Classes may have risk; therefore, a student MUST have the mental, physical & eyesight skills to Be Safe in Class. The instructor will approve your participation during the first class.

04/09/2025

April 12, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Steve Henegar Rock, Tool, Equipment, and Yard Sale
Steve Henegar is having a Rock, Tool, Equipment, and Yard Sale

Saturday April 12
8 AM - 5 PM or until you get tired of hauling my stuff off. I'll be making bargains!

959 Osement Rd, McMinnville Tn.

The gate is on the right about 50 feet past the mailbox. Sale will be under the shed of the blue shop.
There will be some Paint Rock, Morrisonite Jasper, Cumberland Furnace Slag Glass, petrified wood, Montana agate, western jasper's and agates. I'm going thru my twice hi-graded pile to pull more good stuff out.
All rough will be $2/lb.

04/03/2025

04/02/2025

April 12, 2025 Steve Henegar Rock, Tool Equipment Yard Sale -

09/26/2024

10/05 Rock Sale in Backyard & Garage
Saturday October 5th 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
RAIN OR SHINE

John Martin will be having a Rock, Slabs, Specimen and Tools sale at his home.

Lapidary Tools – Diamond Pacific Genie, Bench Ginder and a few other shop tools

Backyard Rocks - $3.00 a lb. Bring your own bucket!!
Backyard rocks include: TN Paint Rock, Petrified wood, Turritella Agate, Obsidian, Stromatolite, TN Pudding Stone, Cumberland Furnace slag, lots of miscellaneous agates and jaspers.

Garage rocks – Slabs and Specimens will be individually priced and include Morrisonite jasper, Lairmar, Chrysocolla, Fluorite, Indian Paint Rock, Dead Camel, Graveyard Plume Agate, African Queen, Green Moss Agate and too many other Agates and Jaspers to mention.

Plus, 10lb boxes of Mixed slabs for $50 and 10lb of boxes Mixed slabs for $30

Address: 1212 Firefly Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076

The sale is open to everyone, please feel free to forward this information to anyone or group.
Note: I accept cash, debit and credit cards.

06/14/2024

Backyard Rock Sale & Garage Rock Sale
Saturday June 29th 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
RAIN OR SHINE

John Martin will be having a Rock, Slab & Specimen sale at his home.

Lapidary Tools – Diamond Pacific Genie, Gryphon Lapidary Band Saw, 4” Trim Saw, 8” Ameritool Universal Heavy Duty Grinding and Polishing Machine with Accessories, Bench Ginder, Dual Buffer with hood and a few other shop tools

Backyard Rocks - $3.00 a lb. Bring your own bucket!!

Backyard rocks include: TN Paint Rock, Petrified wood, Turritella Agate, Obsidian, Stromatolite, TN Pudding Stone, Cumberland Furnace slag, lots of miscellaneous agates and jaspers.

Garage rocks – Slabs and Specimens will be individually priced and include Morrisonite jasper, Lairmar, Chrysocolla, Fluorite, Indian Paint Rock, Dead Camel, Graveyard Plume Agate, African Queen, Green Moss Agate and too many other Agates and Jaspers to mention.

Plus, many buckets of ½ price and $3 a pound slabs.

Address: 1212 Firefly Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076

The sale is open to everyone, please feel free to forward this information to anyone or group.

Note: I accept cash, debit and credit cards.

09/20/2023

Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society (MTGMS) is happy to announce our 2023 Fall Schedule of classes
Bright and Early Breakfast for Jewelry Class Sign Up
Donelson Cafe and Catering
September 23rd Breakfast: 7:00 am to 11:00
Serving: French Toast, Omelets, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Gravy and Biscuits, Breakfast Casserole, Hash Brown Casserole, Yogurts, Breakfast Breads, Donuts, Pastries, Hot Chocolate, Orange Juice, Coffee
IN PERSON CLASS SIGN UP begins Saturday, September 23rd
at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
MTGMS Donelson School at FiftyForward 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
NO PHONE SIGN UP ON SATURDAY, September 23rd
Phone sign up begins on Monday, September 25th
PLEASE do not call before then!!!
A class schedule and Class descriptions have been posted to the www.mtgms.org website, under the schools tab.
If you do not see the 2023 Fall schedule, click the refresh button on your browser. If you need for me to send you a pdf, please let me know!!
Email: [email protected] for a pdf version.
On Monday, September 25th you can sign up for any class by calling Fifty Forward at (615) 883-8375 they will take your name and can accept credit and debit cards over the phone.
You can also sign up and pay in person at the center.
Classes fill up quickly.
Classes may have risk, therefore a student MUST have the mental, physical & eyesight skills to Be Safe in Class. The Instructor will approve your participation during the first class.