Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 291 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Tennessee was $539.3 million in 1992.
This compares to $661.0 million in 1987. Value added by mining amounted to
$348.3 million in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $120.0 million.

All dollar figures included in this report are shown in current dollars for
the years specified and have not been adjusted for inflation.

Mineral industries employment in Tennessee was 4.6 thousand in 1992.  This
is a decrease of 29 percent from 1987. The nonmetallic minerals, except
fuels industry led all other mineral industries in the State, accounting
for approximately 52 percent of the State's mineral industries employment.