Well I went into the office to pay taxes on a 25 year old boat I purchased. I brought all the…read morepaperwork given to me after completing payment. The cost was about $500. The clerk employee asked me if my address was correct as listed. I said no that's a mistake. I gave her the correct address for the seller. She never asked for mine although I have my ID out. I assume she got it off-line. When I got done and got home I realized that she put the same address both for the seller and the buyer. I called immediately and informed her she said she would not be back later that week. But Justice top in and they would correct it. The next person I got at the clerks office seemed to be upset at me for causing her to figure it out. She ended up going to her supervisor and asking a bunch of questions as she did not know how to proceed. Anyway, long story short I felt like for the money, I'm spending on the taxes on the boat. I should've gotten better service. And of course they would probably advise me that the the paper work was flawed it's my fault. But, I'm the buyer. I did not prepare the Paperwork.

We have been to the Jefferson County Clerks office on three separate occasions for vehicle…read moreregistrations. Coming from another state with an abysmal vehicle registration process, we were pleasantly surprised with how quick and easy the process was here. The staff are all very friendly and professional and are willing to go the extra mile to explain what the costs and fees are for. All of our transactions were completed in a matter of minutes. Great experience!

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is great! They are involved with, and care about, their…read moremembers! I always have fun at their events too as they are all very personable and each of them have a great sense of humor! A business should feel proud to showcase membership in this organization! I highly recommend becoming a member!

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]

The people at the post office are so friendly and helpful. I appreciate all they do, and they have…read morehelped me so much with mailing a few different products.

well, sir, another one of your moron mail carrier left my package at my garage door in the rain…read more instead of walking around to the front porch which is covered, what the hell kind of employees do you hire? if i was making $20.00 an hour or more i would take more pride in my work.

I was visiting the area while waiting for a family member who was attending a student clinic…read moretraining. Had several hours to pass along, so I thought coming to the Dandridge Memorial Library would be the perfect to pass the time. The staff was so friendly and found common ground in hobbies and likes during conversation. They have computer stations, but since I brought my laptop to do some work, I was allowed to work there using their WIFI. The library has a great view of Douglas Lake from their windows. I also learned they have themed events (example, a Star Wars Day) for their young readers throughout the year, but the adults also like to get in the fun. If ever I was back in town, I will be so happy to return to this library!

Nice little library with nice librarians and a comfy reading area. No wifi.read more

There's a very helpful brochure at the entrance and if they're out of stock, I've added a picture…read more The brochure tells the story of this cemetery that dates back to 1785 when the oldest church in the county was organized by Scots-Irish in a log building that stood at the north side of the graveyard called Francis Dean's or Robert Henderson's Lower Meeting House. Dean owned the land and Henderson was the first pastor of the church. The brochure continues, "When the church was founded in 1785, Dandridge was just a small western outpost nestled along the French Broad River in Caswell County, State of Franklin, where most people were living in scattered log cabins. The ace of cession by North Carolina paved the way for the formation of the State of Franklin which almost became the nation's 14th state and survived for four years under its own government even though North Carolina would never officially recognize the Franklinites." It was peaceful and interesting and quite historic. If you're heading to Dandridge, stop in and visit the final resting place of these pioneers. [Review 20105 overall - 461 in Tennessee - 1081 of 2023.]

So old. Yeah, this is pretty neat. Dating back to around 1785, interred here are the graves of…read moreRevolutionary War veterans and early citizens of Dandridge. The are only a handful of headstones and they are all unmarked and weathered - in a really cool historic way. There are several stone benches and the grounds are well maintained. The local attendant at the visitor center told me much more oral history; apparently you may never guess it by the size of this little hill mound but approximately 200 unknown graves lie underneath. Oh my.

We absolutely love the city of Dandridge and all of its rich history. You can really tell the town…read moretakes great pride in everything it does, from the local businesses to the way the community comes together. We always try to support local whenever we can, and Dandridge makes it easy to do just that!

This marker points out the Christmas eve battle that took place here in 1863. It is one of a number…read moreof different engagements between the Confederates and the Union that happened here. The marker has the same text on both sides and reads, "A critical point in the bitter cavalry actions during Longstreet's withdrawal to winter quarters near Morristown. The 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland, coming from the northwest through Dandridge, was attacked at Hays' Ferry, four miles northeast, by Confederates of Russell's Brigade, and driven back through Dandridge to New Market, 12 mi. northwest. The Federals lost a gun and caisson, with minor personnel casualties." There is free parking here in Dandridge if you're stopping to view the marker and follow the Civil War trails. [Review 20102 overall - 458 in Tennessee - 1078 of 2023.]

Since Dandridge was located below the high water mark of the intended reservoir, the construction…read moreof the Douglas Dam on the French Broad River in 1942 proposed to flood practically the whole city. Dandridge is the only town in the country named for the wife of George Washington, and locals successfully petitioned then-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to change the plan. Nearly immediately after the Town Hall, the levee begins to rise and closely parallels Main Street. And then, there's the dike which this marker points out. "A portion of the town of Dandridge would have been flooded by the waters of Douglas Lake if the Tennessee Valley Authority had not built a dike. The top of the dike is an elevation of 1009 feet, seven feet above the dam's crest gates. All of the business district, the Jefferson County Courthouse, county jail, and approximately 1000 feet of Highway 92 would have been below the maximum water level of the reservoir." "Dandridge was the center of opposition to the Douglas Dam due to the loss of over 60,000 acres of fertile agricultural land. The Douglas Reservoir was critical to providing the power needed for the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. Begun in 1942, construction on the Douglas Project was completed within 382 days to capture the 1943 winter rains and to produce the needed hydroelectric power." This is marker number 1C 90 and was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. [Review 20106 overall - 462 in Tennessee - 1082 of 2023.]