TN River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Tour & Pearl Jewelry Showroom

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TN River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Tour & Pearl Jewelry Showroom Home of the only Freshwater Pearl Culturing Farm in North America.

Witness a remarkable iridescent product of nature as it emerges from the indigenous Washboard mussel. Tennessee’s Official State Gem – the freshwater Pearl - is rarely found naturally from these living animals, but grown at the only freshwater Pearl-culturing farm operation in the North American continent. The organic gem stone-culturing operation is nestled in the pristine embayment of Birdsong Creek – just off the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake – in Camden, West Tennessee, 9 miles north of Interstate 40 at Exit 133/Birdsong Exit. The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Farm, Tour and Jewelry Showroom is located at Birdsong Resort and Marina.

10/15/2026

Check out one of West Tennessee’s most distinctive attractions—the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Pearl Farm at Birdsong Resort & Marina.

Learn how freshwater pearls are cultured in native mussels, explore the history of Tennessee’s official state gem, and visit our Jewelry Showroom to discover beautiful pearl jewelry and keepsakes.

Tours are offered by advance arrangement through mid-November, weather permitting. Tour options and availability may vary, so please call ahead to plan your visit.

Birdsong Resort & Marina
Tennessee Freshwater Pearl Museum
255 Marina Road, Camden, Tennessee
731-584-7880
www.TNPearls.com | www.Birdsong.com

10/14/2026

Fall is a peaceful time to enjoy Kentucky Lake—and RV pad rentals are still available at Birdsong Resort & Marina!

Bring your camper, settle in near the water, and enjoy quiet lake views, fishing, marina access, and relaxing evenings beneath the autumn sky.

While you’re here, schedule a tour of the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom. Discover the fascinating story of freshwater pearl cultivation and browse beautiful pearl jewelry.

Pearl tours require advance arrangements and are subject to seasonal and weather conditions. Call today to plan your visit!

Birdsong Resort & Marina
TN River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Tour & Pearl Jewelry Showroom
255 Marina Road, Camden, Tennessee
Call 731-584-7880 for more information.
www.Birdsong.com | www.TNPearls.com

Freshwater Pearls Come in Many Beautiful Shapes!Freshwater pearls are not limited to the familiar round shape. As our in...
10/13/2026

Freshwater Pearls Come in Many Beautiful Shapes!

Freshwater pearls are not limited to the familiar round shape. As our infographic shows, they can develop in a fascinating variety of natural forms—each with its own beauty, character, and story.

Would you like to learn more about how freshwater pearls are cultured? Schedule a tour of the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom at Birdsong Resort & Marina. Discover the relationship between freshwater mussels and pearls, explore the history of Tennessee’s official state gem, and browse beautiful pearl jewelry in our showroom.

Tours are available by advance arrangement and are subject to seasonal and weather conditions. Please call ahead to schedule your visit.

Birdsong Resort & Marina
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.TNPearls.com | www.Birdsong.com

Discover a Tennessee Treasure This FallAs the pace of summer slows, autumn is a wonderful time to visit the Tennessee Ri...
10/12/2026

Discover a Tennessee Treasure This Fall

As the pace of summer slows, autumn is a wonderful time to visit the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom at Birdsong Resort & Marina.

During a freshwater pearl tour, visitors can learn about the fascinating world of freshwater mussels, discover how cultured pearls are formed, and explore an important part of Tennessee River history. After the tour, visit the Jewelry Showroom to see beautiful freshwater pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, and other distinctive pieces.

Whether you love jewelry, Tennessee history, nature, or simply discovering something unusual, the Pearl Museum offers an experience you will not find at an ordinary jewelry store.

Pearl tours are available by advance arrangement and are subject to seasonal and weather conditions. Please call ahead to schedule your visit.

Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom
Birdsong Resort & Marina
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.TNPearls.com | www.Birdsong.com

10/11/2026

🍂 Fall Has Arrived on Kentucky Lake! 🎣

There is something special about a peaceful autumn day at Birdsong Resort & Marina. Enjoy the cooler air, beautiful lake views, fishing, marina access, cabins, RV camping, and plenty of room to slow down and relax.

While you are here, discover a Tennessee treasure at the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom. Learn about freshwater pearls, explore their fascinating history, and see beautiful pearl jewelry available in the showroom. Museum visits and tours should be arranged in advance.

Whether you are planning a quiet weekend, a fall fishing trip, or a relaxing escape beside the water, Birdsong is ready to welcome you.

Birdsong Resort & Marina
TN River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Tour & Pearl Jewelry Showroom
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.Birdsong.com
www.TNPearls.com

10/10/2026

A Tradition of Rest and Relaxation on Kentucky Lake

For generations, guests have come to Birdsong Resort & Marina to slow down, spend time together and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Kentucky Lake. Since 1961, Birdsong has grown alongside the families, anglers, campers and boaters who return year after year.

Some guests remember childhood fishing trips and summer vacations here. Others are discovering Birdsong for the first time. Whatever brings you to the lake, you’ll find comfortable cabins, RV and tent camping, convenient marina access, fishing opportunities and plenty of room to relax.

The seasons may change, but the simple pleasures remain—quiet mornings by the water, afternoons spent exploring and peaceful evenings beneath the Tennessee sky.
Come experience a place where memories have been made for more than six decades—and where new traditions are still beginning.

Birdsong Resort & Marina
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.Birdsong.com | www.TNPearls.com

10/09/2026

🍂 Fall Weekends Are Better at Birdsong! 🎣

Cooler mornings, peaceful lake views and quiet evenings make this a wonderful time to escape to Birdsong Resort & Marina on Kentucky Lake.

Settle into a comfortable cabin, bring your RV or enjoy a tent-camping getaway surrounded by the beauty of the season. Spend the morning fishing, take advantage of convenient marina access or simply slow down and enjoy the water from the shoreline.

A fall visit to Birdsong can be as active or as relaxing as you choose. When you’re ready for something different, arrange a visit to the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom and discover one of Tennessee’s most fascinating natural treasures.

Call today to check availability and start planning your fall getaway!

Birdsong Resort & Marina
TN River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Tour & Pearl Jewelry Showroom
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.Birdsong.com | www.TNPearls.com

10/08/2026

🦪✨ Know Your Pearls: Beauty With a Tennessee Story

No two genuine freshwater pearls are exactly alike. Each pearl develops its own shape, color, surface and character—natural differences that make pearl jewelry wonderfully individual.

At the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom, you can discover how freshwater pearls are cultivated, learn about the mussels that produce them and explore Tennessee’s fascinating connection to the pearl industry. You’ll also see why a pearl’s origin, quality and cultivation story matter.

While visiting, browse beautiful pearl jewelry ranging from classic pieces to distinctive designs made for everyday wear. Remember that pearls are delicate natural gems: apply perfume and hairspray before putting them on, and gently wipe them after wearing.

Come discover the story behind the beauty—and take home a Tennessee treasure. Museum visits and tours are available by appointment.

Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom
at Birdsong Resort & Marina
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.Birdsong.com | www.TNPearls.com

10/07/2026

🍂 Your Peaceful Fall Getaway Is Waiting at Birdsong! 🎣

Trade the noise and hurry of everyday life for quiet mornings, beautiful Kentucky Lake views and relaxing evenings at Birdsong Resort & Marina.

Stay in one of our comfortable cabins or bring your camper for a lakeside escape. Spend your time fishing, enjoying convenient marina access or simply slowing down beside the water.

Whatever the weather brings, you can also discover a true Tennessee treasure at the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum and Jewelry Showroom. Learn about freshwater pearls, explore their connection to Tennessee’s waterways and browse beautiful pearl jewelry.

Plan your fall visit to Birdsong today!

Birdsong Resort & Marina
255 Marina Road, Camden, TN 38320
731-584-7880
www.Birdsong.com | www.TNPearls.com

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255 Marina Road
Camden, TN
38320

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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(731) 584-7880

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