As a local content creator here in Gatlinburg TN The Gatlinburg Hussey I absolutely loved this old…read moreCourthouse! So beautiful too and filled with history! I do vlogs on Facebook YouTube IG and ill def share this

Dandridge, Tennessee was founded in 1783 and named for Martha Dandridge Washington. It is the…read moresecond oldest town in the state and has served as the county seat of Jefferson County since its creation in 1792. Early settlers were drawn by the French Broad River, and the town quickly became a hub for stagecoach and steamboat travelers, with taverns and inns that still stand today. Jefferson County, named for Thomas Jefferson, was carved from the Southwest Territory and grew rapidly with Scots-Irish pioneers and Revolutionary War veterans who farmed its fertile valleys. Both the town and county were deeply affected by the Civil War, with skirmishes at Dandridge in 1863, and later by the Tennessee Valley Authority's construction of Douglas Dam and Cherokee Dam during World War II, which reshaped the landscape and economy. Despite threats of flooding, Dandridge was saved by a protective levee. The courthouse was completed in 1845 in the Greek Revival style. The two‑story building was assembled with hand‑made bricks, a wooden cupola, and a distinctive roof built entirely without nails, showcasing the craftsmanship of mid‑19th‑century builders. Its durability is remarkable: unlike many Tennessee courthouses, it has never suffered a major disaster, meaning county records dating back to 1792 remain intact. During the Civil War, it was used as a hospital, and in 1957 it became home to the Jefferson County Historical Museum, which preserves artifacts ranging from Native American tools to Civil War relics and even the 1806 marriage bond of Davy Crockett and Polly Finley. The building is still in active use though secured on a Saturday morning. There is plenty of street parking and there is a parking lot nearby on Gay Street. [Review 1460 of 2025 - 582 in Tennessee - 25013 overall]

Lazy and unproductive, I pad was stolen, had it tracked asked them to please retrieve it for me and…read morethey refused. Terrible department and terrible people!! Minus well put the law in your own hands

The police was called out to my daughter's apartment yesterday however I just like to know why is…read moreit that anytime someone is black that's not doing nothing that y'all pull y'all guns on them that needs to stop. My daughter was not doing anything but laying in her bed and she said that the officer pulled his gun out for no reason at all. Police department has to do better. I just wish I didn't have to give a star but the stupid button wanted me to give a star you don't really deserve no stars do better please.

Not that long ago, the United States Congress finally past the 19th Amendment, "The right of…read morecitizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." A very simple sentence that conveyed a lot of rights to half of the citizens of our country. Once Congress approves a Constitutional Amendment, it must be ratified by a percentage of States. At that time, it needed to be at least 36 to reach the requirement. Thirty-five other states ratified the Amendment before Tennessee did. It took them a year and much debate before a tie vote in the state house of representatives was broken by a single vote. Looking back now, you really have to wonder about Tennessee's elected representatives! This monument is dedicated to the suffragists who made it possible and has a prominent spot in Knoxville's Market Square. [Review 12892 overall, 208 of 2020.]

Neat little statue that holds a lot of history behind it. I'm not sure why this statute is here in…read moreAsheville maybe it took place here? But it is a nice representation of women's rights and I am all for that and equality. It is nice to show my daughters how far women have come over the years

Very nice Monument of an eagle perched on a stand in front of an American flag pole dedicated to…read morethe veterans of Sevierville Tennessee located downtown and right next to the super popular Dolly Parton statue. Overall a very striking visual and a nice touch with the eagle and the flag to honor the past, present and future vets on the United States military.

Detoured off I-40 because of the hurricane damage, we're passing through Newport where we stopped…read moreto check out their courthouse. Cocke County dates back to 1797 when the Tennessee General Assembly created it from Jefferson County, naming it in honor of William Cocke, a Revolutionary War soldier who supported the establishment of the State of Franklin, helped write Tennessee's first state constitution, and served as one of the state's initial U.S. senators. Initially, the county seat was in the home of John Gilliland, the son of the original settler. In 1828, a new brick courthouse was built. Fire destroyed that courthouse in 1876 and the government was moved. The current structure was built in 1930 in a New-Classical Colonial Revival style. It is three stories with a flat roof line. The interior is based on the cruciform, with the interior hallways on the first story intersecting at the center of the building and creating a central lobby from which access to the staircase which ascends to the second story. The original dual staircases has metal balusters. On the second story is a lobby outside of the courtroom, which is located in the center of the second story. The building houses the County Circuit Court, County Chancery Court, County General Sessions Court and County Juvenile Court of the 4th Judicial District. There is a parking lot nearby. Check for reserved spots before parking! [Review 2383 of 2024 - 568 in Tennessee - 23397 overall]

My Ode to Knoxville!…read more This is a love letter to this wonderful city in Tennessee. I was a first time visitor, and unsure what to expect from this almost week long stay. But it was love at first dive bar, in Knoxville proper. Everywhere I ventured, I met a kind soul who was happy to chat with me and point me in a new direction of fun. It didn't hurt that this was clearly the capital of rompers and mullets, and had a touch of grit during each of my night life outings. Ultimately, I was there to see my happier half play a lovely reunion show with his band, thetheorizt, during the first "Fourth & Chill" Street Festival that took place in the historic Fourth and Gil neighborhood. So, thank you Knoxville for being such a queer inclusive, welcoming city for neighbors. I found yummy bagels, karaoke dive bars, and a community of QT's committed to social justice. Just my vibe.

A few trips to Knoxville and I've had a good chance to explore this lovely historic city. Knoxville…read moreis the third-most-populous city in Tennessee after Nashville and Memphis and it shows. A dense downtown that includes a number of skyscrapers and the famous Sunsphere that was built for the 1982 World's Fair and still stands. Coffee, drinks, local breweries, unique restaurants and a Yelp community! And it's important to note that people who live here at Knoxvillians not Knoxvillains! (We have the same problem with Charlotteans in my city. Not Charlatans!) Much of downtown is dotted with parking meters. Not much for free parking and many of the smaller streets have no parking at all. At least the meters indicate when it's "free parking." [Review 1183 of 2024 - 499 in Tennessee - 22206 overall]