I heading up to Tennessee (Sevierville) the last week of October and the fist week of November. Is the Philadelphia Quarry going to be open? Any other places to dive?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
Philadelphia quarry?
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Matteo
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The Philadelphia quarry the OP is referring to is in Tennessee, not the more famous Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Most quarries I know of will open by appointment just about any time, especially if you are diving with a group and can make it worth their while to do so. I would recommend giving them a call. Your other option in that area is Loch Low-Minn in Athens, TN, which is one of my favorites.
Most quarries I know of will open by appointment just about any time, especially if you are diving with a group and can make it worth their while to do so. I would recommend giving them a call. Your other option in that area is Loch Low-Minn in Athens, TN, which is one of my favorites.
KarolinaKid
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The Philadelphia quarry is always open. As long as you have your own gear, all you do is stop by the barn and leave a signed release and payment in the drop box and go dive. I think they have a telephone number posted there to call and they give you the gate lock combination. You can contact Mike at Adventure Dive in Knoxville - he's the owner I believe. If you are there on the weekend, they are usually there and have gear to rent from what I hear.
gander
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Karoliakid is correct. Alot of times, the gate isn't actually locked, the lock is just placed so it looks like it is locked. About 6 weeks ago when I was last there, it was $10 to get in. If the "barn" is open, they do have some rental gear, tanks, and you can get air fills.
Loch Low is also always open by appointment as previously mentioned.
Martha's Quarry is over near Nashville (off of I-40). I believe it is east of Nashville, but I don't know how far from the Knoxville area. I haven't been to it so I don't know their schedule.
Loch Low is also always open by appointment as previously mentioned.
Martha's Quarry is over near Nashville (off of I-40). I believe it is east of Nashville, but I don't know how far from the Knoxville area. I haven't been to it so I don't know their schedule.
OP
I'm heading up to Tennessee (Sevierville area) near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a few weeks October 25th - November 8th. We have a Cabin up there. We also have a deep lake in our backyard which I will be checking out for the first time. Are their any club diving going on?
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