According to the Tennessee Cave Survey, Tennessee has more than 10,000 caves, which is more than any other state in the country.
All Tennessee caves are distinctive, and more than 90 percent are located on private property. Caves are generally out of sight and out of mind, but their future, and the future of the resources they contain, lies squarely on the decisions made by Tennessee landowners. This primer on cave ownership is designed to help landowners make informed decisions regarding cave management and the future use and protection of cave resources on private lands.
The Nature Conservancy / UT Institute of Agriculture