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Clams, snails, crabs, sharks, and giant mosasaurs living in Tennessee! That would be the scene approximately 70 million years ago in what is now West Tennessee as the ancient Gulf of Mexico covered the land. How do we know? A visit to Coon Creek Science Center will help answer this question.

Within the 232-acre grounds of Coon Creek Science Center, located in rural McNairy County, Tennessee, lies one of the most important fossil sites in North America. It was acquired by the Pink Palace Family of Museums in 1988 and as of May of 2020 is currently operated by the University of Tennessee at Martin, this property contains a treasure trove of superbly preserved Upper Cretaceous marine shells and vertebrate remains left there 70 million years ago when the water of the Gulf of Mexico receded. The site attracts both youth and international scientists. For more information please contact the UT Martin, Selmer/McNairy County Center:
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UT Martin, Selmer/McNairy Center
(731) 646-1636
www.utm.edu
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Coon Creek Science Center
2983 Hardin Graveyard Road
Adamsville, TN
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  • Experiences
    • AgriTourism >
      • Amish Community
      • Crazy K Ranch
      • Duncan Christmas Tree Farm
      • HOCKADAY HANDMADE BROOMS
      • Hope Vineyards
      • Selmer Farmer's Market
    • Buford Pusser Tours >
      • EXPERIENCE CENTER
      • Home & Museum
    • Haunted Attraction >
      • Derailed Haunted House
    • History and Heritage >
      • About McNairy
      • McNairy County Archives
      • McNairy County Historical Museum
      • McNairy County Historical Society
      • McNairy County Libraries
    • Music and Arts >
      • ARTS IN MCNAIRY
      • AiM Art Collections
      • MUSIC HERITAGE
      • Quilting
      • Rockabilly HWY Murals
      • Tennessee Music Pathways
    • Outdoor Recreation >
      • Camping >
        • BIG HILL POND STATE PARK
        • Country Critters Campground & RV Park
      • Disc Golf
      • Golf Courses
      • Parks
      • SHILOH MILTARY NATIONAL PARK
      • Shooting Complex
      • Athletics & Fitness
      • Swimming
    • Scientific Tourism >
      • COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER
      • McNairy Planetarium
    • Shopping
    • Trails and Byways >
      • Civil War Trails
      • Historic Railroad Trail
      • Trail of Tears
      • Walking Tall Trail
  • Eat & Drink
    • Directory
    • SLUGBURGERS
  • Places to Stay
  • Events
    • Community Calendar
    • Big Hill Trail Run
    • Walking Tall 25/50k
    • Festivals >
      • Walking Tall Music Fest
      • Freedom Fest
      • Kid's Fest
      • Finger Annual BBQ and Picnic
      • Music Fest
      • Plein Air Art Festival
      • Rockabilly Highway Revival
  • CONTACT