Phillip Mendez

  • Land/Shallow Water Search

Cost For My Service

I do not charge a fee for my searches. I simply enjoy helping people recover their lost items. If I am successful in locating your item, tips are graciously accepted but never required. In some cases, if travel is a significant distance from my location, I may ask for help covering fuel costs. My goal is simple: helping reunite people with the items that mean the most to them.

Search Types

Land & Shallow Water Searches.

Search Locations

Anderson County, and surrounding areas of TN.

Phillip Mendez's Bio

I have been metal detecting for over 20 years and have developed a passion for helping people recover lost items with sentimental value.

I am proud to be part of The Ring Finders network and currently have 17 successful recoveries and counting. Each search is approached with patience, experience, and a methodical grid search technique to give the best chance of success.

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the relief and excitement when a lost ring or cherished item is found and returned to its owner.

Phillip Mendez - Recent Blog Post

  • Lost Ring In The Yard After Craft Project (2026)

    Sometimes a lost ring story starts during the most normal, everyday moments at home. Daniela had been spending some time with her child working on a clay project at the kitchen table. To keep her rings from getting messy with clay, she took them off and placed them on the tablecloth while they worked. When […]

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  • Lost for 10 months – A Wedding Ring Recovery for Dusty in Jefferson County (2026)

    I received a call from a lady named Dusty who had lost her wedding ring in her backyard about ten months ago. As you can imagine, after that much time had passed she had nearly given up hope of ever seeing it again. The ring meant a lot to her, and she had searched for […]

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  • Girls Weekend at Norris Lake (2026)

    Sometimes a fun weekend can turn stressful in the blink of an eye—but with the right tools and a little persistence, a happy ending is still possible. I received a message from Annie, who had been searching the internet trying to help her friend Kelly recover a lost ring. Kelly and a group of friends […]

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  • Newlyweds Lost Engagement Ring lost in Backyard in Sevierville TN (2026)

    Newlywed’s Engagement Ring Recovered After Weeks Missing in Backyard There’s something extra special about helping a newlywed recover a lost engagement ring — especially when they’ve only been married three months. I received a call from a young lady named Kendall who was understandably upset. Her engagement ring had been missing for about two to […]

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  • Smoky Mountain Ring Recovery (2025)

    A Smoky Mountain Ring Recovery: Kayleigh’s Story Kayleigh had traveled to a cozy cabin tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to celebrate her friend Haley’s birthday. With fresh mountain air, scenic views, and a balcony overlooking the trees below, it was the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. But during the celebration, […]

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Phillip Mendez - Testimonials

  • Thank you so much, Philip. I’m truly grateful ... (2026)

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    Thank you so much, Philip. I’m truly grateful that you came out to help find my wedding band. I didn’t expect to hear back on a Sunday, so it meant a lot that you responded and took the time to help that day. I really appreciate it.

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