Quarry Dive the Oct. 20th or 21th

[DiveInFlorida]

I am heading up to Tennessee this weekend and I want to dive a quarry. Which one would you suggest for this time of the year?
Thanks.

Loch Low-Minn

Philadelphia Quarry

 

[philmayer]

Adventure Scuba Diving is having their annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest at Philadelphia Quarry at 2PM on the 21st. There should be lots of divers, a cookout, prizes, mayhem...........

 

[DiveInFlorida]

Thanks, we'll be there.

 

[philmayer]

I would say get there about 1PM, find yourself a good spot for your gear, etc.

Are you bringing tanks or do you need some?

Quarry admission is $10 for divers and $3 for non-divers. I don't think there's a fee for the contest. They'll furnish the pumpkins and go over the rules with everybody at 2 I guess.

 

[DiveInFlorida]

Thanks again. I didn't bring my tanks, so I guess I rent a couple from Adventure Scuba Diving. I'll give them a call and see if they are bringing some or maybe I'll have to pick them up.

 

[pete sakes]

marthas quarry outside of nashville is expierianceing great vis and will be open until nov 10 this year. on november 10 they will have a whites dry suit demo day, about the same as dui dog day only better (better?, close to my home).

pete sakes

 

[philmayer]

Thanks again. I didn't bring my tanks, so I guess I rent a couple from Adventure Scuba Diving. I'll give them a call and see if they are bringing some or maybe I'll have to pick them up.

Are you in Tellico? If it's a long haul to the shop for you, let me know. I can pick them up for you.

 

[DiveInFlorida]

Thanks for the offer. We just got here. We are near Townsend off Lyons Springs Road and 321, but I haven't looked up where the dive shop is or how to get there. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see exactly where they are. I'll let you know.

 

[philmayer]

The shop is in West Knoxville.

How do you get from Townsend to Philly? Is there a back way or do you have to come up to Knoxville then go west?

I know there's a shop in Maryville where you can probably rent tanks if that works better for you.

 

[DiveInFlorida]

Yes, we have a back way to the quarry. We can take 321 thru Maryville to I-75, then south an exit or two. Talked to Larry at Adventure Scuba Diving todays, seems like a nice shop. I told them that you referred them. They invited me to the dive and pot-luck Sunday and said that they would get me a couple of tanks so I might need your help with pickup or drop off. Told them that I'd probably come see them this week.
Thanks