WANNABE FROM TENNESSEE

[Lynn Wilson]

I haven't actually started metal detecting yet--still reading up on it and hoping that "Santa" will get me started next month. I will be retiring in May (Hubby is already retired), so we will soon have time for a new hobby. We are interested in history (esp. Civil War) and I understand the 7 acres we live on saw some traffic during the last couple of hundred years (Trail of Tears, Forrest's raid on Murfreesboro, stage coach road, and so on.) I won't be posting on a regular basis until the first of next year. Until then, I am doing my homework and learning what I can from you all. I may be asking questions, so bear with me. Meanwhile, hello!

 

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[Beeps in my sleep]

Welcome to Tnet! That is great that you are going to do research first as well. I hope Santa is kind to you and I can't wait to see some of your finds! Happy Huntin

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

You might consider browsing Sub-Forums: Tennessee for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Old Dude]

Hello back to you. Sounds like quite the site to learn on. Most would love to have access to a place like that! Ask anything....there are some very knowledgable people here and they are more than happy to share with anyone wanting to learn.

 

[OverKill]

Welcome to the site ,neighbor. I'm in Dunlap,Tn.
Your gonna love the hobby. And lucky for you,on your property ...

 

[Peyton Manning]

address? I would like my first civ relic

 

[CoilyGirl]

Welcome to the forum and hope you and Santa find lots of goodies.There are some great people here to help you ID your relics.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Welcome aboard and hopefully Santa sets ya up good!

 

[roaddust66]

Greetings from Chattanooga and welcome to the hobby. You need a good basic rock solid detector to get started with. i highly recommend The Fisher F 2 and some additional coils. the smaller one and the larger one that are extra purchases. You can start out watching youtube videos on various detectors in use. There used to be a guy over there by the name of Larry Hickland. He owned Stones River Relics and Metal Detectors right there at the battlefield entrance. I would recommend starting out with a basic detector , no bells and whistles and learn the basics. The most important thing is " ground balance" . You will not have to worry about that issue with a entry level machine. Go see Larry if he has not retired. Contact me anytime.

 

[roaddust66]

Middle Tennessee Civil War Relics





STONES RIVER TRADING COMPANY: Main Page

 

[Lynn Wilson]

Thanks, Roaddust! I will give both of these shops a visit. Nice to hear from you and so many others on Tnet.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome Lynn! We hope Santa is good to you!

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[River Rat]

 

[PlayingInTheDirt]

Welcome to the site from a ol' Kentucky boy

 

[Rookster]

I've been detecting 4 years and I don't believe you can learn it all. Good luck and we hope Santa is good to you.

 

[DixieLandMan]

Welcome! Not too far from you.

 

[justdon]

Hello and welcome.Sounds like you will have a good time detecting on that land.Good luck and hh.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Lynn have you thought about coming to the December Civil War show in Franklin? Its a great show and Larry Hicklen will definitely be there,he's a great guy.We will be there too with a table.iIt will be draped in red with yellow writing ,Civil War Relics and Collectibles,hope to see you there.

 

[Peyton Manning]

coily you selling civ relics? can a guy get a sneak peak?

 

[Lynn Wilson]

When in December and where in Franklin? I have done some reenacting at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro. Love CW stuff.