Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Tennessee
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Tennessee vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Tennessee
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Tennessee
Tennessee yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, healthcare, and music and entertainment. Tennessee buyers price Silver (.999) and Gold (.999) on purity and weight against the day's spot benchmark, then take a refining margin; scrap or melt value is always below the bullion quote. Dozens of yards in Tennessee take precious metals, and sellers near Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Tennessee yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Tennessee yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Tennessee
- A & R REFINING INC— Memphis
- A And J Salvage— Union City
- A Junk Car Buyer No Parts— Murfreesboro
- A To Z Recycling— Covington
- A W Automotive— Memphis
- A1 Waste and Recycling— Jackson
- Able Industries— Union City
- Above All Auto Recycling— Ooltewah
- Acre Iron and Metal— Dickson
- All Fiber & Scrap Recycling— Jackson
- All Green Recycle Inc— Soddy Daisy
- Already Scrap Iron & Metal Removal— Memphis
- American Recycling— Gates
- Ameristeel— Jackson
- Anything Metal Removal Service— Cleveland
- Atlas Metals-— Memphis
- Averitt Auto Salvage— Murfreesboro
- B Miller Recycling— Franklin
- Baxwin Scrap Iron— Chattanooga
- Bay Metal Inc— Goodlettsville
- Bedwell Auto & Salvage— Greenbrier
- Best Price Metals— knoxville
- Brake's Herbs & Recycling— Erin
- Brawner's Scrap Yard— Helenwood
- Bristol Scrap Metal— Bristol
Frequently asked about precious metals in Tennessee
What is the precious metals scrap price in Tennessee today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Tennessee yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Tennessee buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Tennessee the largest number of buyers to compare are around Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Tennessee?
Separate items by purity, keep any hallmarks or karat stamps visible, and ask what percentage of spot the buyer pays after testing. Comparing a refiner and a yard in Tennessee on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Tennessee?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in Tennessee?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.