About – Six Ridges Grotto

It’s Time to Start Your Adventures

Join our group of outdoor enthusiasts and discover new worlds.

Caving Trips

Join experienced and knowledgeable cavers as you learn about speleology while exploring with like-minded enthusiasts.

Vertical Training

For those who want to learn to rappel and climb, our experts will teach you the ropes, literally!

Ridgewalking Trips

We study geology and hydrology to identify likely locations of undiscovered caves. Then, we go out in the field to pinpoint their locations for exploration.

Cave Conservation

Get involved with preserving the world of the underground.

Why Join a Grotto?

There are a number of benefits to joining a grotto (caving club).

It is important to learn how to cave safely

Learn to cave softly to minimize damage to fragile cave formations

Make a positive impact in cave conservation

Member Benefits

Join a dedicated group of cavers and learn how to safely enjoy the world of the underground.

Member Directory

Information on regional/national/international events

Opportunity to participate in training and/or training exercises

Voting rights

Education on safe, conservation minded caving

Knowledge that you are helping to protect Tennessee caves

Discounts on grotto swag