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Gray Fossil Site


As the only known fossil site of its age in the Appalachian Highlands, the Gray Fossil Site offers a one-of-a-kind window into the history of the area. Excavations at this site have recovered fossils of around 200 species of animals and plants that were entombed in an ancient sinkhole. Learn more about the early Pliocene of Northeast Tennessee!
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    Pleistocene paleontology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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Catch the latest episode of A Touch of Gray, and other podcasts related to the research conducted by ETMNH staff and scientists. 

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Find webcasts dedicated to the research interests of our staff, including interviews with scientists on site, ETMNH research guests, and special event presentations.

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Paleo Talks

Live interviews with new guests and topics each Friday at noon. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/grayfossilsite/videos/ 

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